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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.38, 715.95 and 184.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.38, 715.95 and 184.78 is: 277.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.38 : 715.95 = 184.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.38/715.95 = 184.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.38x = 715.95 × 184.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.38x = 132,295.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,295.82/477.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.13

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