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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.58, 711.90 and 127.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.58, 711.90 and 127.92 is: 191.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.58 : 711.90 = 127.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.58/711.90 = 127.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.58x = 711.90 × 127.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.58x = 91,066.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,066.25/474.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.89

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