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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.52, 713.52 and 187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.52, 713.52 and 187.04 is: 280.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.52 : 713.52 = 187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.52/713.52 = 187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.52x = 713.52 × 187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.52x = 133,456.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,456.78/475.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.65

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