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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.16, 715.62 and 188.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.16, 715.62 and 188.44 is: 282.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.16 : 715.62 = 188.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.16/715.62 = 188.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.16x = 715.62 × 188.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.16x = 134,851.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,851.43/477.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.61

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