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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.96, 714.08 and 187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.96, 714.08 and 187.20 is: 280.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.96 : 714.08 = 187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.96/714.08 = 187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.96x = 714.08 × 187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.96x = 133,675.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,675.78/475.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.86

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