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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.54, 714.92 and 187.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.54, 714.92 and 187.98 is: 282.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.54 : 714.92 = 187.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.54/714.92 = 187.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.54x = 714.92 × 187.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.54x = 134,389.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,389.72/476.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.01

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