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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.97, 715.59 and 188.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.97, 715.59 and 188.61 is: 282.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.97 : 715.59 = 188.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.97/715.59 = 188.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.97x = 715.59 × 188.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.97x = 134,967.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,967.43/476.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.97

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