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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.70, 713.58 and 183.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.70, 713.58 and 183.26 is: 274.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.70 : 713.58 = 183.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.70/713.58 = 183.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.70x = 713.58 × 183.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.70x = 130,770.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,770.67/475.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.90

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