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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.22, 715.70 and 184.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.22, 715.70 and 184.75 is: 277.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.22 : 715.70 = 184.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.22/715.70 = 184.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.22x = 715.70 × 184.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.22x = 132,222.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,222.86/477.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.07

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