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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.48, 714 and 187.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.48, 714 and 187.76 is: 281.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.48 : 714 = 187.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.48/714 = 187.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.48x = 714 × 187.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.48x = 134,060.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,060.64/476.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.36

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