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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.78, 474.02 and 185.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.78, 474.02 and 185.94 is: 279.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.78 : 474.02 = 185.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.78/474.02 = 185.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.78x = 474.02 × 185.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.78x = 88,139.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,139.28/315.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.12

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