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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.56, 712.54 and 186.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.56, 712.54 and 186.60 is: 279.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.56 : 712.54 = 186.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.56/712.54 = 186.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.56x = 712.54 × 186.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.56x = 132,959.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,959.96/475.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.59

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