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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.50, 474.69 and 184.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.50, 474.69 and 184.65 is: 276.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.50 : 474.69 = 184.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.50/474.69 = 184.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.50x = 474.69 × 184.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.50x = 87,651.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,651.51/316.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.94

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