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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.89, 709.33 and 126.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.89, 709.33 and 126.22 is: 189.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.89 : 709.33 = 126.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.89/709.33 = 126.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.89x = 709.33 × 126.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.89x = 89,531.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,531.00/472.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.33

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