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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.23, 471.35 and 186.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.23, 471.35 and 186.79 is: 280.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.23 : 471.35 = 186.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.23/471.35 = 186.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.23x = 471.35 × 186.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.23x = 88,043.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,043.47/314.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.19

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