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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.01, 712.71 and 186.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.01, 712.71 and 186.38 is: 279.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.01 : 712.71 = 186.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.01/712.71 = 186.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.01x = 712.71 × 186.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.01x = 132,831.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,831.33/475.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.64

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