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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.19, 714.26 and 129.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.19, 714.26 and 129.56 is: 194.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.19 : 714.26 = 129.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.19/714.26 = 129.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.19x = 714.26 × 129.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.19x = 92,535.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,535.31/476.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.32

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