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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.74, 475.11 and 186.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.74, 475.11 and 186.74 is: 280.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.74 : 475.11 = 186.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.74/475.11 = 186.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.74x = 475.11 × 186.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.74x = 88,722.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,722.04/316.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.11

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