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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.99, 479.64 and 182.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.99, 479.64 and 182.74 is: 273.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.99 : 479.64 = 182.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.99/479.64 = 182.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.99x = 479.64 × 182.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.99x = 87,649.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,649.41/319.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.91

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