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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.25, 707.01 and 182.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.25, 707.01 and 182.77 is: 274.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.25 : 707.01 = 182.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.25/707.01 = 182.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.25x = 707.01 × 182.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.25x = 129,220.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,220.22/471.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.21

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