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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.65, 470.40 and 183.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.65, 470.40 and 183.69 is: 275.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.65 : 470.40 = 183.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.65/470.40 = 183.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.65x = 470.40 × 183.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.65x = 86,407.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,407.78/313.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.49

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