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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.76, 473.38 and 185.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.76, 473.38 and 185.44 is: 278.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.76 : 473.38 = 185.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.76/473.38 = 185.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.76x = 473.38 × 185.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.76x = 87,783.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,783.59/315.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.01

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