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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.90, 713.89 and 183.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.90, 713.89 and 183.55 is: 275.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.90 : 713.89 = 183.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.90/713.89 = 183.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.90x = 713.89 × 183.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.90x = 131,034.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,034.51/475.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.34

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