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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.57, 478.68 and 182.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.57, 478.68 and 182.55 is: 273.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.57 : 478.68 = 182.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.57/478.68 = 182.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.57x = 478.68 × 182.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.57x = 87,382.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,382.29/319.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.43

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