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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.55, 707.52 and 183.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.55, 707.52 and 183.19 is: 274.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.55 : 707.52 = 183.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.55/707.52 = 183.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.55x = 707.52 × 183.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.55x = 129,610.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,610.59/471.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.86

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