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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.43, 472.99 and 185.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.43, 472.99 and 185.47 is: 278.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.43 : 472.99 = 185.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.43/472.99 = 185.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.43x = 472.99 × 185.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.43x = 87,726.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,726.82/315.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.12

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