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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.17, 477.88 and 182.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.17, 477.88 and 182.02 is: 272.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.17 : 477.88 = 182.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.17/477.88 = 182.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.17x = 477.88 × 182.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.17x = 86,983.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,983.72/319.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.53

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