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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.45, 472.46 and 186.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.45, 472.46 and 186.93 is: 279.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.45 : 472.46 = 186.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.45/472.46 = 186.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.45x = 472.46 × 186.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.45x = 88,316.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,316.01/315.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.97

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