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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.13, 714.10 and 129.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.13, 714.10 and 129.49 is: 194.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.13 : 714.10 = 129.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.13/714.10 = 129.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.13x = 714.10 × 129.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.13x = 92,468.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,468.81/476.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.21

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