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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.02, 468.97 and 184.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.02, 468.97 and 184.70 is: 276.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.02 : 468.97 = 184.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.02/468.97 = 184.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.02x = 468.97 × 184.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.02x = 86,618.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,618.76/313.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.72

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