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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.92, 711 and 185.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.92, 711 and 185.32 is: 278.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.92 : 711 = 185.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.92/711 = 185.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.92x = 711 × 185.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.92x = 131,762.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,762.52/473.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.03

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