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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.75, 713.97 and 187.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.75, 713.97 and 187.19 is: 280.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.75 : 713.97 = 187.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.75/713.97 = 187.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.75x = 713.97 × 187.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.75x = 133,647.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,647.11/475.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.92

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