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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.16, 712.77 and 182.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.16, 712.77 and 182.80 is: 274.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.16 : 712.77 = 182.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.16/712.77 = 182.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.16x = 712.77 × 182.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.16x = 130,292.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,292.57/475.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.21

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