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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.80, 710.94 and 185.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.80, 710.94 and 185.32 is: 278.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.80 : 710.94 = 185.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.80/710.94 = 185.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.80x = 710.94 × 185.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.80x = 131,751.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,751.40/473.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.07

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