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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.77, 474.12 and 186.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.77, 474.12 and 186.57 is: 279.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.77 : 474.12 = 186.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.77/474.12 = 186.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.77x = 474.12 × 186.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.77x = 88,456.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,456.57/316.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.25

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