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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.09, 712.47 and 182.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.09, 712.47 and 182.51 is: 273.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.09 : 712.47 = 182.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.09/712.47 = 182.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.09x = 712.47 × 182.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.09x = 130,032.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,032.90/475.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.70

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