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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.86, 473.82 and 186.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.86, 473.82 and 186.05 is: 279.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.86 : 473.82 = 186.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.86/473.82 = 186.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.86x = 473.82 × 186.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.86x = 88,153.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,153.28/315.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.09

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