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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.65, 715.01 and 130.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.65, 715.01 and 130.02 is: 195.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.65 : 715.01 = 130.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.65/715.01 = 130.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.65x = 715.01 × 130.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.65x = 92,965.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,965.60/476.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.04

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