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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.64, 714.69 and 187.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.64, 714.69 and 187.74 is: 281.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.64 : 714.69 = 187.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.64/714.69 = 187.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.64x = 714.69 × 187.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.64x = 134,175.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,175.90/476.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.50

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