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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.35, 712.94 and 128.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.35, 712.94 and 128.68 is: 192.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.35 : 712.94 = 128.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.35/712.94 = 128.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.35x = 712.94 × 128.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.35x = 91,738.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,738.69/475.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.99

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