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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.67, 714.98 and 184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.67, 714.98 and 184.16 is: 276.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.67 : 714.98 = 184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.67/714.98 = 184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.67x = 714.98 × 184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.67x = 131,666.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,666.22/476.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.22

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