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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.97, 714.22 and 187.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.97, 714.22 and 187.61 is: 281.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.97 : 714.22 = 187.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.97/714.22 = 187.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.97x = 714.22 × 187.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.97x = 133,990.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,990.31/475.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.51

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