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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.14, 478.76 and 182.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.14, 478.76 and 182.30 is: 273.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.14 : 478.76 = 182.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.14/478.76 = 182.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.14x = 478.76 × 182.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.14x = 87,278.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,278.36/319.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.48

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