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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.86, 469.33 and 183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.86, 469.33 and 183.06 is: 274.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.86 : 469.33 = 183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.86/469.33 = 183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.86x = 469.33 × 183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.86x = 85,915.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,915.09/312.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.61

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