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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.64, 714.96 and 184.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.64, 714.96 and 184.14 is: 276.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.64 : 714.96 = 184.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.64/714.96 = 184.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.64x = 714.96 × 184.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.64x = 131,652.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,652.73/476.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.21

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