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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.37, 471.69 and 185.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.37, 471.69 and 185.06 is: 276.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.37 : 471.69 = 185.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.37/471.69 = 185.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.37x = 471.69 × 185.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.37x = 87,290.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,290.03/315.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.79

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