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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.07, 470.25 and 183.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.07, 470.25 and 183.88 is: 275.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.07 : 470.25 = 183.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.07/470.25 = 183.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.07x = 470.25 × 183.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.07x = 86,468.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,468.39/314.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.32

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