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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.96, 714.06 and 187.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.96, 714.06 and 187.48 is: 281.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.96 : 714.06 = 187.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.96/714.06 = 187.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.96x = 714.06 × 187.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.96x = 133,871.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,871.97/475.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.27

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