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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.31, 474.53 and 186.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.31, 474.53 and 186.44 is: 279.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.31 : 474.53 = 186.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.31/474.53 = 186.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.31x = 474.53 × 186.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.31x = 88,468.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,468.07/316.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.69

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