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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.96, 711.03 and 185.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.96, 711.03 and 185.38 is: 278.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.96 : 711.03 = 185.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.96/711.03 = 185.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.96x = 711.03 × 185.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.96x = 131,810.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,810.74/473.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.11

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