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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.27, 714.12 and 187.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.27, 714.12 and 187.37 is: 280.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.27 : 714.12 = 187.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.27/714.12 = 187.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.27x = 714.12 × 187.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.27x = 133,801.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,801.09/476.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.94

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