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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.68, 710.84 and 185.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.68, 710.84 and 185.12 is: 277.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.68 : 710.84 = 185.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.68/710.84 = 185.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.68x = 710.84 × 185.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.68x = 131,590.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,590.70/473.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.81

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