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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.12, 474.36 and 186.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.12, 474.36 and 186.36 is: 279.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.12 : 474.36 = 186.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.12/474.36 = 186.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.12x = 474.36 × 186.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.12x = 88,401.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,401.73/316.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.65

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