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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.37, 708.50 and 125.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.37, 708.50 and 125.74 is: 188.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.37 : 708.50 = 125.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.37/708.50 = 125.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.37x = 708.50 × 125.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.37x = 89,084.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,084.29/472.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.59

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