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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.78, 471.02 and 183.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.78, 471.02 and 183.94 is: 276.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.78 : 471.02 = 183.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.78/471.02 = 183.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.78x = 471.02 × 183.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.78x = 86,639.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,639.42/313.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.12

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