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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.83, 473.82 and 185.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.83, 473.82 and 185.93 is: 278.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.83 : 473.82 = 185.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.83/473.82 = 185.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.83x = 473.82 × 185.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.83x = 88,097.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,097.84/315.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.95

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