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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.99, 474 and 186.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.99, 474 and 186.18 is: 279.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.99 : 474 = 186.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.99/474 = 186.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.99x = 474 × 186.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.99x = 88,246.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,246.95/315.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.28

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