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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.27, 711.35 and 127.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.27, 711.35 and 127.59 is: 191.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.27 : 711.35 = 127.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.27/711.35 = 127.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.27x = 711.35 × 127.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.27x = 90,762.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,762.32/474.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.37

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