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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.14, 709.71 and 131.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.14, 709.71 and 131.14 is: 196.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.14 : 709.71 = 131.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.14/709.71 = 131.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.14x = 709.71 × 131.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.14x = 93,071.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,071.37/473.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.71

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