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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.95, 709.36 and 126.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.95, 709.36 and 126.30 is: 189.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.95 : 709.36 = 126.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.95/709.36 = 126.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.95x = 709.36 × 126.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.95x = 89,592.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,592.17/472.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.43

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