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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.81, 707.73 and 183.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.81, 707.73 and 183.33 is: 275.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.81 : 707.73 = 183.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.81/707.73 = 183.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.81x = 707.73 × 183.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.81x = 129,748.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,748.14/471.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.00

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