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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.14, 712.29 and 186.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.14, 712.29 and 186.36 is: 279.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.14 : 712.29 = 186.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.14/712.29 = 186.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.14x = 712.29 × 186.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.14x = 132,742.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,742.36/475.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.38

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