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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.49, 470.08 and 183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.49, 470.08 and 183.52 is: 275.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.49 : 470.08 = 183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.49/470.08 = 183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.49x = 470.08 × 183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.49x = 86,269.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,269.38/313.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.19

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