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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.75, 714.78 and 184.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.75, 714.78 and 184.00 is: 275.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.75 : 714.78 = 184.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.75/714.78 = 184.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.75x = 714.78 × 184.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.75x = 131,520.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,520.41/476.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.87

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