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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475, 712.72 and 186.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475, 712.72 and 186.36 is: 279.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475 : 712.72 = 186.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475/712.72 = 186.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475x = 712.72 × 186.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475x = 132,822.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,822.50/475
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.63

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