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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.96, 710.94 and 185.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.96, 710.94 and 185.42 is: 278.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.96 : 710.94 = 185.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.96/710.94 = 185.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.96x = 710.94 × 185.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.96x = 131,822.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,822.49/473.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.13

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