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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.45, 474.75 and 186.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.45, 474.75 and 186.55 is: 279.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.45 : 474.75 = 186.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.45/474.75 = 186.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.45x = 474.75 × 186.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.45x = 88,564.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,564.61/316.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.87

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