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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.66, 710.52 and 126.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.66, 710.52 and 126.98 is: 190.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.66 : 710.52 = 126.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.66/710.52 = 126.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.66x = 710.52 × 126.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.66x = 90,221.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,221.83/473.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.48

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