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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.40, 473.16 and 187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.40, 473.16 and 187 is: 280.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.40 : 473.16 = 187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.40/473.16 = 187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.40x = 473.16 × 187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.40x = 88,480.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,480.92/315.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.54

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