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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473, 709.52 and 131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473, 709.52 and 131 is: 196.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473 : 709.52 = 131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473/709.52 = 131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473x = 709.52 × 131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473x = 92,947.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,947.12/473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.51

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