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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.18, 714.14 and 183.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.18, 714.14 and 183.57 is: 275.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.18 : 714.14 = 183.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.18/714.14 = 183.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.18x = 714.14 × 183.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.18x = 131,093.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,093.76/476.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.31

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