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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.94, 715.46 and 188.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.94, 715.46 and 188.31 is: 282.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.94 : 715.46 = 188.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.94/715.46 = 188.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.94x = 715.46 × 188.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.94x = 134,728.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,728.27/476.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.48

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