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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.72, 707.88 and 183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.72, 707.88 and 183.16 is: 274.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.72 : 707.88 = 183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.72/707.88 = 183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.72x = 707.88 × 183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.72x = 129,655.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,655.30/471.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.86

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