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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.54, 705.80 and 128.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.54, 705.80 and 128.54 is: 192.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.54 : 705.80 = 128.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.54/705.80 = 128.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.54x = 705.80 × 128.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.54x = 90,719.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,719.36/470.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.80

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