Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.82, 715.20 and 188.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 476.82, 715.20 and 188.28 is: 282.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
476.82 : 715.20 = 188.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
476.82/715.20 = 188.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
476.82x = 715.20 × 188.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
476.82x = 134,657.86 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,657.86/476.82 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 282.41
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