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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.79, 712.15 and 128.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.79, 712.15 and 128.14 is: 192.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.79 : 712.15 = 128.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.79/712.15 = 128.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.79x = 712.15 × 128.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.79x = 91,255.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,255.47/474.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.20

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