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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.98, 471.09 and 183.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.98, 471.09 and 183.90 is: 275.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.98 : 471.09 = 183.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.98/471.09 = 183.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.98x = 471.09 × 183.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.98x = 86,633.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,633.45/313.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.92

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