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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.27, 472.74 and 185.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.27, 472.74 and 185.31 is: 277.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.27 : 472.74 = 185.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.27/472.74 = 185.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.27x = 472.74 × 185.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.27x = 87,603.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,603.45/315.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.87

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