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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.75, 469.26 and 184.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.75, 469.26 and 184.50 is: 276.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.75 : 469.26 = 184.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.75/469.26 = 184.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.75x = 469.26 × 184.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.75x = 86,578.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,578.47/312.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.83

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