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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.90, 713.42 and 187.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.90, 713.42 and 187.54 is: 281.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.90 : 713.42 = 187.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.90/713.42 = 187.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.90x = 713.42 × 187.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.90x = 133,794.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,794.79/475.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.14

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