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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.80, 714.02 and 187.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.80, 714.02 and 187.24 is: 280.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.80 : 714.02 = 187.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.80/714.02 = 187.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.80x = 714.02 × 187.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.80x = 133,693.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,693.10/475.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.99

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