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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.19, 711.32 and 127.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.19, 711.32 and 127.53 is: 191.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.19 : 711.32 = 127.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.19/711.32 = 127.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.19x = 711.32 × 127.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.19x = 90,714.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,714.00/474.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.30

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