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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.16, 711.34 and 185.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.16, 711.34 and 185.60 is: 278.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.16 : 711.34 = 185.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.16/711.34 = 185.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.16x = 711.34 × 185.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.16x = 132,024.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,024.70/474.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.44

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