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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.64, 479.16 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.64, 479.16 and 182.76 is: 273.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.64 : 479.16 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.64/479.16 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.64x = 479.16 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.64x = 87,571.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,571.28/319.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.97

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