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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.62, 711.95 and 127.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.62, 711.95 and 127.96 is: 191.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.62 : 711.95 = 127.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.62/711.95 = 127.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.62x = 711.95 × 127.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.62x = 91,098.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,098.70/474.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.94

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