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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.81, 713.99 and 183.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.81, 713.99 and 183.27 is: 275.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.81 : 713.99 = 183.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.81/713.99 = 183.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.81x = 713.99 × 183.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.81x = 130,852.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,852.95/475.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.01

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