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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.89, 477.87 and 181.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.89, 477.87 and 181.64 is: 272.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.89 : 477.87 = 181.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.89/477.87 = 181.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.89x = 477.87 × 181.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.89x = 86,800.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,800.31/318.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.20

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