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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.66, 709.09 and 184.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.66, 709.09 and 184.10 is: 276.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.66 : 709.09 = 184.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.66/709.09 = 184.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.66x = 709.09 × 184.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.66x = 130,539.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,539.00/472.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.18

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