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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.64, 712.97 and 183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.64, 712.97 and 183.06 is: 274.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.64 : 712.97 = 183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.64/712.97 = 183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.64x = 712.97 × 183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.64x = 130,516.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,516.29/475.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.40

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