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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.46, 707.19 and 129.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.46, 707.19 and 129.46 is: 194.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.46 : 707.19 = 129.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.46/707.19 = 129.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.46x = 707.19 × 129.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.46x = 91,552.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,552.82/471.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.19

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