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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.99, 711.11 and 181.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.99, 711.11 and 181.49 is: 272.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.99 : 711.11 = 181.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.99/711.11 = 181.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.99x = 711.11 × 181.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.99x = 129,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,056.25/473.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.28

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