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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.09, 714.14 and 183.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.09, 714.14 and 183.56 is: 275.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.09 : 714.14 = 183.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.09/714.14 = 183.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.09x = 714.14 × 183.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.09x = 131,083.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,083.05/476.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.34

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