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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.20, 711.29 and 185.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.20, 711.29 and 185.63 is: 278.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.20 : 711.29 = 185.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.20/711.29 = 185.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.20x = 711.29 × 185.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.20x = 132,032.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,032.28/474.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.43

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