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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.94, 715.72 and 188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.94, 715.72 and 188.40 is: 282.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.94 : 715.72 = 188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.94/715.72 = 188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.94x = 715.72 × 188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.94x = 134,841.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,841.65/476.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.72

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