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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.80, 713.52 and 187.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.80, 713.52 and 187.17 is: 280.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.80 : 713.52 = 187.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.80/713.52 = 187.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.80x = 713.52 × 187.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.80x = 133,549.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,549.54/475.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.68

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