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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.20, 714.40 and 187.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.20, 714.40 and 187.64 is: 281.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.20 : 714.40 = 187.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.20/714.40 = 187.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.20x = 714.40 × 187.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.20x = 134,050.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,050.02/476.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.50

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