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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.43, 715.74 and 188.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.43, 715.74 and 188.71 is: 282.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.43 : 715.74 = 188.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.43/715.74 = 188.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.43x = 715.74 × 188.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.43x = 135,067.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,067.30/477.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.90

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