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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.63, 473.55 and 186.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.63, 473.55 and 186.31 is: 278.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.63 : 473.55 = 186.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.63/473.55 = 186.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.63x = 473.55 × 186.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.63x = 88,227.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,227.10/316.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.64

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