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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.39, 712.68 and 186.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.39, 712.68 and 186.63 is: 279.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.39 : 712.68 = 186.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.39/712.68 = 186.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.39x = 712.68 × 186.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.39x = 133,003.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,003.91/475.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.78

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