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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.14, 712.74 and 186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.14, 712.74 and 186.54 is: 279.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.14 : 712.74 = 186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.14/712.74 = 186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.14x = 712.74 × 186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.14x = 132,954.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,954.52/475.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.82

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