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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.24, 472.86 and 187.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.24, 472.86 and 187.80 is: 281.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.24 : 472.86 = 187.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.24/472.86 = 187.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.24x = 472.86 × 187.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.24x = 88,803.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,803.11/315.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.70

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