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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.96, 711.92 and 186.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.96, 711.92 and 186.08 is: 278.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.96 : 711.92 = 186.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.96/711.92 = 186.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.96x = 711.92 × 186.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.96x = 132,474.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,474.07/474.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.92

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