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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.56, 714.68 and 134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.56, 714.68 and 134.48 is: 201.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.56 : 714.68 = 134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.56/714.68 = 134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.56x = 714.68 × 134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.56x = 96,110.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,110.17/476.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.67

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