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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.89, 711.91 and 186.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.89, 711.91 and 186.26 is: 279.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.89 : 711.91 = 186.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.89/711.91 = 186.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.89x = 711.91 × 186.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.89x = 132,600.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,600.36/474.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.22

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