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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.23, 712.31 and 186.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.23, 712.31 and 186.33 is: 279.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.23 : 712.31 = 186.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.23/712.31 = 186.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.23x = 712.31 × 186.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.23x = 132,723.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,723.79/475.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.28

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