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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.34, 473.20 and 183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.34, 473.20 and 183.74 is: 275.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.34 : 473.20 = 183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.34/473.20 = 183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.34x = 473.20 × 183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.34x = 86,945.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,945.77/315.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.72

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