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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.46, 714.96 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.46, 714.96 and 187.92 is: 281.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.46 : 714.96 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.46/714.96 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.46x = 714.96 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.46x = 134,355.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,355.28/476.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.99

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