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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.16, 471.97 and 184.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.16, 471.97 and 184.77 is: 276.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.16 : 471.97 = 184.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.16/471.97 = 184.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.16x = 471.97 × 184.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.16x = 87,205.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,205.18/315.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.71

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