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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.22, 712.38 and 182.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.22, 712.38 and 182.63 is: 273.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.22 : 712.38 = 182.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.22/712.38 = 182.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.22x = 712.38 × 182.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.22x = 130,098.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,098.40/475.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.77

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