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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.19, 712.73 and 182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.19, 712.73 and 182.56 is: 273.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.19 : 712.73 = 182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.19/712.73 = 182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.19x = 712.73 × 182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.19x = 130,114.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,114.66/475.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.81

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