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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.08, 473.64 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.08, 473.64 and 187.92 is: 281.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.08 : 473.64 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.08/473.64 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.08x = 473.64 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.08x = 89,006.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,006.43/316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.59

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