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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.09, 711.19 and 185.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.09, 711.19 and 185.49 is: 278.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.09 : 711.19 = 185.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.09/711.19 = 185.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.09x = 711.19 × 185.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.09x = 131,915.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,915.85/474.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.25

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