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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.36, 711.36 and 185.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.36, 711.36 and 185.73 is: 278.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.36 : 711.36 = 185.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.36/711.36 = 185.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.36x = 711.36 × 185.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.36x = 132,120.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,120.89/474.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.52

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