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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.14, 714.18 and 134.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.14, 714.18 and 134.14 is: 201.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.14 : 714.18 = 134.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.14/714.18 = 134.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.14x = 714.18 × 134.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.14x = 95,800.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,800.11/476.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.20

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