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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.52, 714.92 and 187.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.52, 714.92 and 187.96 is: 282.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.52 : 714.92 = 187.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.52/714.92 = 187.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.52x = 714.92 × 187.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.52x = 134,376.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,376.36/476.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.00

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