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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.27, 472.01 and 184.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.27, 472.01 and 184.59 is: 276.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.27 : 472.01 = 184.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.27/472.01 = 184.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.27x = 472.01 × 184.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.27x = 87,127.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,127.40/315.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.36

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