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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.42, 713.14 and 186.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.42, 713.14 and 186.88 is: 280.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.42 : 713.14 = 186.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.42/713.14 = 186.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.42x = 713.14 × 186.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.42x = 133,271.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,271.60/475.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.32

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