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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.28, 712.40 and 182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.28, 712.40 and 182.72 is: 273.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.28 : 712.40 = 182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.28/712.40 = 182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.28x = 712.40 × 182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.28x = 130,169.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,169.73/475.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.88

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