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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.96, 708.26 and 183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.96, 708.26 and 183.42 is: 275.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.96 : 708.26 = 183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.96/708.26 = 183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.96x = 708.26 × 183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.96x = 129,908.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,908.13/471.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.25

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