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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.82, 714.03 and 187.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.82, 714.03 and 187.25 is: 280.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.82 : 714.03 = 187.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.82/714.03 = 187.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.82x = 714.03 × 187.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.82x = 133,702.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,702.12/475.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.99

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