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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.83, 469.19 and 182.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.83, 469.19 and 182.42 is: 273.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.83 : 469.19 = 182.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.83/469.19 = 182.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.83x = 469.19 × 182.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.83x = 85,589.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,589.51/312.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.60

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