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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.07, 711.11 and 185.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.07, 711.11 and 185.50 is: 278.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.07 : 711.11 = 185.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.07/711.11 = 185.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.07x = 711.11 × 185.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.07x = 131,909.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,909.98/474.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.25

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