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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.96, 713.82 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.96, 713.82 and 183.36 is: 275.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.96 : 713.82 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.96/713.82 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.96x = 713.82 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.96x = 130,886.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,886.04/475.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.00

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