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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.72, 711.90 and 186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.72, 711.90 and 186 is: 278.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.72 : 711.90 = 186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.72/711.90 = 186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.72x = 711.90 × 186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.72x = 132,413.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,413.40/474.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.93

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