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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.42, 708.59 and 130.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.42, 708.59 and 130.42 is: 195.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.42 : 708.59 = 130.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.42/708.59 = 130.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.42x = 708.59 × 130.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.42x = 92,413.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,413.66/472.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.62

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