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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.25, 708.78 and 183.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.25, 708.78 and 183.89 is: 275.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.25 : 708.78 = 183.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.25/708.78 = 183.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.25x = 708.78 × 183.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.25x = 130,334.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,334.01/472.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.99

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