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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.74, 473.63 and 185.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.74, 473.63 and 185.93 is: 278.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.74 : 473.63 = 185.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.74/473.63 = 185.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.74x = 473.63 × 185.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.74x = 88,058.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,058.73/315.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.90

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