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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.45, 473.25 and 185.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.45, 473.25 and 185.55 is: 278.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.45 : 473.25 = 185.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.45/473.25 = 185.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.45x = 473.25 × 185.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.45x = 87,813.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,813.31/315.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.38

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