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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.02, 472.26 and 186.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.02, 472.26 and 186.50 is: 279.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.02 : 472.26 = 186.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.02/472.26 = 186.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.02x = 472.26 × 186.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.02x = 88,076.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,076.49/315.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.59

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