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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.63, 711.99 and 186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.63, 711.99 and 186 is: 279.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.63 : 711.99 = 186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.63/711.99 = 186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.63x = 711.99 × 186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.63x = 132,430.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,430.14/474.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.02

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