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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.67, 707.55 and 125.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.67, 707.55 and 125.01 is: 187.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.67 : 707.55 = 125.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.67/707.55 = 125.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.67x = 707.55 × 125.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.67x = 88,450.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,450.83/471.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.53

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