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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.49, 711.74 and 182.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.49, 711.74 and 182.13 is: 273.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.49 : 711.74 = 182.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.49/711.74 = 182.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.49x = 711.74 × 182.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.49x = 129,629.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,629.21/474.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.20

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