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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.26, 473.25 and 187.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.26, 473.25 and 187.28 is: 281.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.26 : 473.25 = 187.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.26/473.25 = 187.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.26x = 473.25 × 187.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.26x = 88,630.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,630.26/315.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.13

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