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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476, 714.32 and 187.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476, 714.32 and 187.46 is: 281.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476 : 714.32 = 187.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476/714.32 = 187.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476x = 714.32 × 187.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476x = 133,906.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,906.43/476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.32

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