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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.23, 708.30 and 186.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.23, 708.30 and 186.98 is: 280.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.23 : 708.30 = 186.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.23/708.30 = 186.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.23x = 708.30 × 186.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.23x = 132,434.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,434.39/472.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.44

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