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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.86, 713.63 and 183.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.86, 713.63 and 183.13 is: 274.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.86 : 713.63 = 183.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.86/713.63 = 183.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.86x = 713.63 × 183.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.86x = 130,684.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,684.71/475.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.63

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