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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.98, 472.47 and 187.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.98, 472.47 and 187.54 is: 281.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.98 : 472.47 = 187.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.98/472.47 = 187.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.98x = 472.47 × 187.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.98x = 88,607.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,607.02/314.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.31

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