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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.67, 470.58 and 183.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.67, 470.58 and 183.63 is: 275.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.67 : 470.58 = 183.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.67/470.58 = 183.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.67x = 470.58 × 183.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.67x = 86,413.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,413.68/313.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.49

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