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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.94, 468.19 and 183.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.94, 468.19 and 183.05 is: 273.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.94 : 468.19 = 183.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.94/468.19 = 183.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.94x = 468.19 × 183.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.94x = 85,701.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,701.42/312.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.86

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