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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.99, 473.84 and 186.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.99, 473.84 and 186.03 is: 278.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.99 : 473.84 = 186.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.99/473.84 = 186.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.99x = 473.84 × 186.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.99x = 88,147.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,147.53/315.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.96

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