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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.17, 711.05 and 185.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.17, 711.05 and 185.54 is: 278.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.17 : 711.05 = 185.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.17/711.05 = 185.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.17x = 711.05 × 185.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.17x = 131,923.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,923.73/474.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.22

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