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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.80, 474.76 and 186.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.80, 474.76 and 186.52 is: 279.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.80 : 474.76 = 186.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.80/474.76 = 186.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.80x = 474.76 × 186.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.80x = 88,552.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,552.24/316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.52

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