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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.39, 713.10 and 182.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.39, 713.10 and 182.86 is: 274.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.39 : 713.10 = 182.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.39/713.10 = 182.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.39x = 713.10 × 182.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.39x = 130,397.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,397.47/475.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.30

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