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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.17, 712.54 and 186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.17, 712.54 and 186.54 is: 279.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.17 : 712.54 = 186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.17/712.54 = 186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.17x = 712.54 × 186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.17x = 132,917.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,917.21/475.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.73

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