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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.42, 472.76 and 185.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.42, 472.76 and 185.49 is: 278.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.42 : 472.76 = 185.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.42/472.76 = 185.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.42x = 472.76 × 185.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.42x = 87,692.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,692.25/315.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.02

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