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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.90, 711.92 and 186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.90, 711.92 and 186.54 is: 279.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.90 : 711.92 = 186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.90/711.92 = 186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.90x = 711.92 × 186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.90x = 132,801.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,801.56/474.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.64

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