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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.18, 714.21 and 187.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.18, 714.21 and 187.82 is: 281.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.18 : 714.21 = 187.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.18/714.21 = 187.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.18x = 714.21 × 187.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.18x = 134,142.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,142.92/476.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.71

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