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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.37, 711.96 and 186.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.37, 711.96 and 186.01 is: 279.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.37 : 711.96 = 186.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.37/711.96 = 186.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.37x = 711.96 × 186.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.37x = 132,431.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,431.68/474.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.17

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