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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.78, 710.25 and 185

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.78, 710.25 and 185 is: 277.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.78 : 710.25 = 185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.78/710.25 = 185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.78x = 710.25 × 185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.78x = 131,396.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,396.25/473.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.34

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