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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.87, 715.71 and 188.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.87, 715.71 and 188.51 is: 282.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.87 : 715.71 = 188.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.87/715.71 = 188.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.87x = 715.71 × 188.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.87x = 134,918.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,918.49/476.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.93

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