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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.53, 473.70 and 185.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.53, 473.70 and 185.66 is: 278.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.53 : 473.70 = 185.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.53/473.70 = 185.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.53x = 473.70 × 185.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.53x = 87,947.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,947.14/315.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.73

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