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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.93, 711.99 and 186.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.93, 711.99 and 186.21 is: 279.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.93 : 711.99 = 186.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.93/711.99 = 186.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.93x = 711.99 × 186.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.93x = 132,579.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,579.66/474.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.16

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