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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.73, 474.67 and 186.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.73, 474.67 and 186.83 is: 279.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.73 : 474.67 = 186.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.73/474.67 = 186.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.73x = 474.67 × 186.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.73x = 88,682.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,682.60/316.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.99

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