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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.36, 473.06 and 185.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.36, 473.06 and 185.55 is: 278.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.36 : 473.06 = 185.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.36/473.06 = 185.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.36x = 473.06 × 185.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.36x = 87,776.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,776.75/315.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.34

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