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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.07, 472.69 and 185.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.07, 472.69 and 185.18 is: 277.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.07 : 472.69 = 185.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.07/472.69 = 185.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.07x = 472.69 × 185.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.07x = 87,531.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,531.68/315.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.82

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