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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.65, 712.03 and 182.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.65, 712.03 and 182.14 is: 273.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.65 : 712.03 = 182.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.65/712.03 = 182.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.65x = 712.03 × 182.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.65x = 129,685.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,685.99/474.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.23

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