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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.21, 709.82 and 126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.21, 709.82 and 126.54 is: 189.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.21 : 709.82 = 126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.21/709.82 = 126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.21x = 709.82 × 126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.21x = 89,822.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,822.65/473.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.82

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