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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.85, 478.96 and 182.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.85, 478.96 and 182.65 is: 273.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.85 : 478.96 = 182.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.85/478.96 = 182.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.85x = 478.96 × 182.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.85x = 87,482.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,482.78/319.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.52

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