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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.37, 470.19 and 184.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.37, 470.19 and 184.06 is: 275.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.37 : 470.19 = 184.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.37/470.19 = 184.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.37x = 470.19 × 184.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.37x = 86,542.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,542.25/314.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.29

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