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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.12, 713.72 and 183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.12, 713.72 and 183.42 is: 274.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.12 : 713.72 = 183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.12/713.72 = 183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.12x = 713.72 × 183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.12x = 130,910.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,910.98/476.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.95

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