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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.45, 479.54 and 182.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.45, 479.54 and 182.65 is: 274.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.45 : 479.54 = 182.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.45/479.54 = 182.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.45x = 479.54 × 182.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.45x = 87,587.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,587.98/319.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.18

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