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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.80, 716.58 and 185.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.80, 716.58 and 185.20 is: 277.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.80 : 716.58 = 185.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.80/716.58 = 185.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.80x = 716.58 × 185.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.80x = 132,707.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,707.90/477.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.75

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