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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.88, 713.73 and 129.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.88, 713.73 and 129.14 is: 193.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.88 : 713.73 = 129.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.88/713.73 = 129.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.88x = 713.73 × 129.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.88x = 92,167.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,167.52/475.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.68

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