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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.37, 707.19 and 183.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.37, 707.19 and 183.01 is: 274.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.37 : 707.19 = 183.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.37/707.19 = 183.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.37x = 707.19 × 183.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.37x = 129,422.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,422.84/471.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.57

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