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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.18, 715.88 and 188.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.18, 715.88 and 188.62 is: 282.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.18 : 715.88 = 188.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.18/715.88 = 188.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.18x = 715.88 × 188.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.18x = 135,029.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,029.29/477.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.97

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