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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.82, 475.32 and 186.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.82, 475.32 and 186.74 is: 280.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.82 : 475.32 = 186.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.82/475.32 = 186.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.82x = 475.32 × 186.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.82x = 88,761.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,761.26/316.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.16

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