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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.82, 711.03 and 185.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.82, 711.03 and 185.25 is: 277.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.82 : 711.03 = 185.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.82/711.03 = 185.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.82x = 711.03 × 185.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.82x = 131,718.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,718.31/473.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.99

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