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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.60, 708.94 and 125.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.60, 708.94 and 125.93 is: 188.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.60 : 708.94 = 125.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.60/708.94 = 125.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.60x = 708.94 × 125.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.60x = 89,276.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,276.81/472.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.91

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