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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.95, 473.20 and 187.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.95, 473.20 and 187.43 is: 280.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.95 : 473.20 = 187.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.95/473.20 = 187.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.95x = 473.20 × 187.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.95x = 88,691.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,691.88/315.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.71

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