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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.50, 479.04 and 182.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.50, 479.04 and 182.61 is: 273.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.50 : 479.04 = 182.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.50/479.04 = 182.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.50x = 479.04 × 182.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.50x = 87,477.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,477.49/319.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.79

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