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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.91, 478.27 and 182.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.91, 478.27 and 182.02 is: 272.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.91 : 478.27 = 182.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.91/478.27 = 182.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.91x = 478.27 × 182.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.91x = 87,054.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,054.71/318.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.98

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