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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.83, 474.10 and 186.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.83, 474.10 and 186.90 is: 279.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.83 : 474.10 = 186.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.83/474.10 = 186.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.83x = 474.10 × 186.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.83x = 88,607.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,607.14/316.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.66

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