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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.36, 706.56 and 182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.36, 706.56 and 182.88 is: 274.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.36 : 706.56 = 182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.36/706.56 = 182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.36x = 706.56 × 182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.36x = 129,215.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,215.69/471.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.13

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