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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.60, 714.96 and 129.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.60, 714.96 and 129.92 is: 194.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.60 : 714.96 = 129.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.60/714.96 = 129.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.60x = 714.96 × 129.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.60x = 92,884.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,884.03/476.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.89

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