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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.58, 713.18 and 186.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.58, 713.18 and 186.96 is: 280.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.58 : 713.18 = 186.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.58/713.18 = 186.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.58x = 713.18 × 186.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.58x = 133,336.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,336.13/475.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.37

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