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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.21, 712.82 and 128.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.21, 712.82 and 128.54 is: 192.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.21 : 712.82 = 128.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.21/712.82 = 128.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.21x = 712.82 × 128.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.21x = 91,625.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,625.24/475.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.81

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