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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.93, 713.40 and 183.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.93, 713.40 and 183.35 is: 274.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.93 : 713.40 = 183.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.93/713.40 = 183.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.93x = 713.40 × 183.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.93x = 130,801.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,801.89/475.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.84

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