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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.96, 715.16 and 188.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.96, 715.16 and 188.06 is: 281.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.96 : 715.16 = 188.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.96/715.16 = 188.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.96x = 715.16 × 188.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.96x = 134,489.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,489.88/476.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.98

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