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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.28, 712.50 and 186.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.28, 712.50 and 186.50 is: 279.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.28 : 712.50 = 186.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.28/712.50 = 186.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.28x = 712.50 × 186.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.28x = 132,881.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,881.25/475.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.59

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