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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.13, 712.60 and 128.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.13, 712.60 and 128.49 is: 192.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.13 : 712.60 = 128.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.13/712.60 = 128.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.13x = 712.60 × 128.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.13x = 91,561.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,561.97/475.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.71

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