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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.15, 712.56 and 182.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.15, 712.56 and 182.68 is: 273.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.15 : 712.56 = 182.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.15/712.56 = 182.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.15x = 712.56 × 182.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.15x = 130,170.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,170.46/475.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.96

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