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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.67, 472.75 and 185.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.67, 472.75 and 185.39 is: 277.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.67 : 472.75 = 185.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.67/472.75 = 185.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.67x = 472.75 × 185.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.67x = 87,643.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,643.12/315.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.64

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