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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.58, 472.13 and 184.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.58, 472.13 and 184.71 is: 277.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.58 : 472.13 = 184.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.58/472.13 = 184.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.58x = 472.13 × 184.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.58x = 87,207.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,207.13/314.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.22

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