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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.10, 714.06 and 183.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.10, 714.06 and 183.51 is: 275.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.10 : 714.06 = 183.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.10/714.06 = 183.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.10x = 714.06 × 183.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.10x = 131,037.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,037.15/476.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.23

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