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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.22, 709.83 and 131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.22, 709.83 and 131.22 is: 196.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.22 : 709.83 = 131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.22/709.83 = 131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.22x = 709.83 × 131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.22x = 93,143.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,143.56/473.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.83

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