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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.66, 710.49 and 131.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.66, 710.49 and 131.66 is: 197.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.66 : 710.49 = 131.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.66/710.49 = 131.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.66x = 710.49 × 131.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.66x = 93,538.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,538.90/473.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.48

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