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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.12, 711.20 and 185.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.12, 711.20 and 185.52 is: 278.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.12 : 711.20 = 185.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.12/711.20 = 185.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.12x = 711.20 × 185.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.12x = 131,941.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,941.82/474.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.29

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