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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.92, 470.75 and 183.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.92, 470.75 and 183.92 is: 275.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.92 : 470.75 = 183.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.92/470.75 = 183.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.92x = 470.75 × 183.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.92x = 86,577.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,577.07/313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.79

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