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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.89, 706.06 and 181.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.89, 706.06 and 181.99 is: 272.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.89 : 706.06 = 181.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.89/706.06 = 181.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.89x = 706.06 × 181.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.89x = 128,495.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,495.86/470.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.88

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