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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.90, 710.76 and 127.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.90, 710.76 and 127.23 is: 190.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.90 : 710.76 = 127.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.90/710.76 = 127.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.90x = 710.76 × 127.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.90x = 90,429.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,429.99/473.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.82

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