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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.94, 714 and 151.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.94, 714 and 151.28 is: 226.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.94 : 714 = 151.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.94/714 = 151.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.94x = 714 × 151.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.94x = 108,013.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,013.92/475.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.95

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