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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.34, 714.48 and 134.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.34, 714.48 and 134.34 is: 201.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.34 : 714.48 = 134.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.34/714.48 = 134.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.34x = 714.48 × 134.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.34x = 95,983.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,983.24/476.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.50

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