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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.43, 714.70 and 129.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.43, 714.70 and 129.75 is: 194.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.43 : 714.70 = 129.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.43/714.70 = 129.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.43x = 714.70 × 129.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.43x = 92,733.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,733.46/476.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.64

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