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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.89, 713.97 and 151.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.89, 713.97 and 151.31 is: 227.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.89 : 713.97 = 151.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.89/713.97 = 151.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.89x = 713.97 × 151.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.89x = 108,027.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,027.23/475.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.00

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