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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.98, 471.51 and 186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.98, 471.51 and 186.54 is: 280.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.98 : 471.51 = 186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.98/471.51 = 186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.98x = 471.51 × 186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.98x = 87,955.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,955.48/313.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.13

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