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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.76, 707.72 and 183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.76, 707.72 and 183.20 is: 274.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.76 : 707.72 = 183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.76/707.72 = 183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.76x = 707.72 × 183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.76x = 129,654.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,654.30/471.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.83

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