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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.00, 472.62 and 185.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.00, 472.62 and 185.69 is: 277.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.00 : 472.62 = 185.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.00/472.62 = 185.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.00x = 472.62 × 185.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.00x = 87,758.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,758.91/316.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.72

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