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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.89, 714.93 and 188.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.89, 714.93 and 188.53 is: 282.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.89 : 714.93 = 188.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.89/714.93 = 188.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.89x = 714.93 × 188.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.89x = 134,785.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,785.75/476.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.63

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