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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.39, 711.18 and 185.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.39, 711.18 and 185.63 is: 278.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.39 : 711.18 = 185.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.39/711.18 = 185.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.39x = 711.18 × 185.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.39x = 132,012.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,012.79/474.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.28

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