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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.94, 710.93 and 185.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.94, 710.93 and 185.44 is: 278.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.94 : 710.93 = 185.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.94/710.93 = 185.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.94x = 710.93 × 185.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.94x = 131,834.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,834.86/473.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.17

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