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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.98, 711.02 and 181.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.98, 711.02 and 181.57 is: 272.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.98 : 711.02 = 181.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.98/711.02 = 181.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.98x = 711.02 × 181.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.98x = 129,099.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,099.90/473.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.37

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