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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.23, 711.38 and 127.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.23, 711.38 and 127.58 is: 191.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.23 : 711.38 = 127.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.23/711.38 = 127.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.23x = 711.38 × 127.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.23x = 90,754.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,754.62/474.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.37

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