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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.31, 711.57 and 185.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.31, 711.57 and 185.75 is: 278.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.31 : 711.57 = 185.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.31/711.57 = 185.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.31x = 711.57 × 185.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.31x = 132,174.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,174.13/474.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.67

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