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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.68, 715.42 and 188.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.68, 715.42 and 188.32 is: 282.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.68 : 715.42 = 188.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.68/715.42 = 188.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.68x = 715.42 × 188.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.68x = 134,723.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,723.38/476.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.63

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