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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.13, 711.10 and 181.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.13, 711.10 and 181.54 is: 272.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.13 : 711.10 = 181.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.13/711.10 = 181.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.13x = 711.10 × 181.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.13x = 129,093.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,093.09/474.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.27

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