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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.94, 710.82 and 127.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.94, 710.82 and 127.29 is: 190.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.94 : 710.82 = 127.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.94/710.82 = 127.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.94x = 710.82 × 127.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.94x = 90,480.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,480.28/473.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.91

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