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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.89, 713.40 and 187.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.89, 713.40 and 187.26 is: 280.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.89 : 713.40 = 187.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.89/713.40 = 187.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.89x = 713.40 × 187.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.89x = 133,591.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,591.28/475.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.72

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