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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.21, 711.32 and 181.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.21, 711.32 and 181.85 is: 272.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.21 : 711.32 = 181.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.21/711.32 = 181.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.21x = 711.32 × 181.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.21x = 129,353.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,353.54/474.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.78

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