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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.14, 708.40 and 183.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.14, 708.40 and 183.50 is: 275.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.14 : 708.40 = 183.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.14/708.40 = 183.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.14x = 708.40 × 183.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.14x = 129,991.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,991.40/472.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.32

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