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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.26, 714.28 and 129.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.26, 714.28 and 129.58 is: 194.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.26 : 714.28 = 129.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.26/714.28 = 129.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.26x = 714.28 × 129.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.26x = 92,555.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,555.75/476.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.34

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