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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.14, 710.81 and 185.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.14, 710.81 and 185.51 is: 278.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.14 : 710.81 = 185.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.14/710.81 = 185.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.14x = 710.81 × 185.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.14x = 131,861.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,861.44/474.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.11

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