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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.03, 714.15 and 183.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.03, 714.15 and 183.51 is: 275.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.03 : 714.15 = 183.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.03/714.15 = 183.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.03x = 714.15 × 183.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.03x = 131,053.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,053.67/476.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.31

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