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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.92, 475.32 and 187.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.92, 475.32 and 187.76 is: 282.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.92 : 475.32 = 187.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.92/475.32 = 187.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.92x = 475.32 × 187.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.92x = 89,246.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,246.08/315.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.50

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