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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.75, 706.15 and 128.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.75, 706.15 and 128.75 is: 193.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.75 : 706.15 = 128.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.75/706.15 = 128.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.75x = 706.15 × 128.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.75x = 90,916.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,916.81/470.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.13

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