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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.86, 477.83 and 181.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.86, 477.83 and 181.95 is: 272.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.86 : 477.83 = 181.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.86/477.83 = 181.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.86x = 477.83 × 181.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.86x = 86,941.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,941.17/318.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.66

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