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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.40, 713.42 and 186.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.40, 713.42 and 186.84 is: 280.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.40 : 713.42 = 186.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.40/713.42 = 186.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.40x = 713.42 × 186.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.40x = 133,295.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,295.39/475.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.39

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