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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.63, 708.87 and 125.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.63, 708.87 and 125.99 is: 188.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.63 : 708.87 = 125.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.63/708.87 = 125.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.63x = 708.87 × 125.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.63x = 89,309.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,309.07/472.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.96

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