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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.74, 479.09 and 182.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.74, 479.09 and 182.37 is: 273.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.74 : 479.09 = 182.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.74/479.09 = 182.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.74x = 479.09 × 182.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.74x = 87,370.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,370.73/319.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.26

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