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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.58, 714.93 and 187.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.58, 714.93 and 187.86 is: 281.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.58 : 714.93 = 187.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.58/714.93 = 187.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.58x = 714.93 × 187.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.58x = 134,306.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,306.75/476.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.81

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