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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.73, 713.19 and 183.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.73, 713.19 and 183.13 is: 274.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.73 : 713.19 = 183.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.73/713.19 = 183.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.73x = 713.19 × 183.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.73x = 130,606.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,606.48/475.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.54

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