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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.39, 479.26 and 182.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.39, 479.26 and 182.71 is: 274.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.39 : 479.26 = 182.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.39/479.26 = 182.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.39x = 479.26 × 182.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.39x = 87,563.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,563.60/319.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.16

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