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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.39, 714.18 and 188.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.39, 714.18 and 188.03 is: 281.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.39 : 714.18 = 188.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.39/714.18 = 188.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.39x = 714.18 × 188.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.39x = 134,287.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,287.27/476.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.89

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