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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.95, 479.86 and 183.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.95, 479.86 and 183.26 is: 274.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.95 : 479.86 = 183.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.95/479.86 = 183.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.95x = 479.86 × 183.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.95x = 87,939.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,939.14/319.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.85

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