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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.24, 714.42 and 187.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.24, 714.42 and 187.70 is: 281.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.24 : 714.42 = 187.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.24/714.42 = 187.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.24x = 714.42 × 187.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.24x = 134,096.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,096.63/476.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.57

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