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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.34, 714.60 and 187.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.34, 714.60 and 187.80 is: 281.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.34 : 714.60 = 187.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.34/714.60 = 187.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.34x = 714.60 × 187.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.34x = 134,201.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,201.88/476.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.74

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