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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.92, 711.90 and 186.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.92, 711.90 and 186.44 is: 279.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.92 : 711.90 = 186.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.92/711.90 = 186.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.92x = 711.90 × 186.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.92x = 132,726.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,726.64/474.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.47

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