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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.10, 472.63 and 184.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.10, 472.63 and 184.69 is: 277.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.10 : 472.63 = 184.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.10/472.63 = 184.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.10x = 472.63 × 184.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.10x = 87,289.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,289.11/315.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.02

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