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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.66, 713.10 and 183.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.66, 713.10 and 183.10 is: 274.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.66 : 713.10 = 183.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.66/713.10 = 183.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.66x = 713.10 × 183.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.66x = 130,568.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,568.61/475.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.50

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