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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.51, 716.12 and 185.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.51, 716.12 and 185.05 is: 277.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.51 : 716.12 = 185.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.51/716.12 = 185.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.51x = 716.12 × 185.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.51x = 132,518.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,518.01/477.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.52

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