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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.30, 712.59 and 186.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.30, 712.59 and 186.58 is: 279.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.30 : 712.59 = 186.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.30/712.59 = 186.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.30x = 712.59 × 186.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.30x = 132,955.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,955.04/475.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.73

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