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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.64, 470.40 and 183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.64, 470.40 and 183.70 is: 275.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.64 : 470.40 = 183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.64/470.40 = 183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.64x = 470.40 × 183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.64x = 86,412.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,412.48/313.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.51

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