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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.54, 474.38 and 186.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.54, 474.38 and 186.60 is: 279.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.54 : 474.38 = 186.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.54/474.38 = 186.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.54x = 474.38 × 186.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.54x = 88,519.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,519.31/316.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.65

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