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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.55, 474.45 and 186.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.55, 474.45 and 186.61 is: 279.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.55 : 474.45 = 186.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.55/474.45 = 186.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.55x = 474.45 × 186.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.55x = 88,537.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,537.11/316.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.69

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