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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.40, 714.18 and 187.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.40, 714.18 and 187.64 is: 281.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.40 : 714.18 = 187.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.40/714.18 = 187.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.40x = 714.18 × 187.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.40x = 134,008.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,008.74/476.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.29

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