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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.95, 719.96 and 187.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.95, 719.96 and 187.51 is: 281.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.95 : 719.96 = 187.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.95/719.96 = 187.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.95x = 719.96 × 187.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.95x = 134,998.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,998.76/479.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.28

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