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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.14, 713.80 and 187.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.14, 713.80 and 187.42 is: 280.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.14 : 713.80 = 187.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.14/713.80 = 187.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.14x = 713.80 × 187.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.14x = 133,780.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,780.40/476.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.97

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