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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.70, 715.05 and 130.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.70, 715.05 and 130.07 is: 195.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.70 : 715.05 = 130.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.70/715.05 = 130.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.70x = 715.05 × 130.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.70x = 93,003.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,003.74/476.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.10

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