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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.25, 714.37 and 187.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.25, 714.37 and 187.89 is: 281.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.25 : 714.37 = 187.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.25/714.37 = 187.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.25x = 714.37 × 187.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.25x = 134,222.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,222.98/476.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.83

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