Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.06, 712.70 and 186.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 475.06, 712.70 and 186.50 is: 279.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
475.06 : 712.70 = 186.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
475.06/712.70 = 186.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
475.06x = 712.70 × 186.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
475.06x = 132,918.55 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,918.55/475.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 279.79
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