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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.29, 712.87 and 128.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.29, 712.87 and 128.65 is: 192.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.29 : 712.87 = 128.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.29/712.87 = 128.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.29x = 712.87 × 128.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.29x = 91,710.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,710.73/475.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.96

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