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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.18, 714.38 and 187.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.18, 714.38 and 187.62 is: 281.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.18 : 714.38 = 187.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.18/714.38 = 187.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.18x = 714.38 × 187.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.18x = 134,031.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,031.98/476.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.47

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