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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.16, 478.90 and 182.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.16, 478.90 and 182.30 is: 273.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.16 : 478.90 = 182.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.16/478.90 = 182.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.16x = 478.90 × 182.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.16x = 87,301.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,301.08/319.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.54

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