Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470, 705.04 and 128
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 470, 705.04 and 128 is: 192.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
470 : 705.04 = 128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
470/705.04 = 128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
470x = 705.04 × 128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
470x = 90,245.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,245.12/470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 192.01
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