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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.64, 474.73 and 184.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.64, 474.73 and 184.69 is: 276.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.64 : 474.73 = 184.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.64/474.73 = 184.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.64x = 474.73 × 184.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.64x = 87,676.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,676.24/316.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.89

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