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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.77, 715.17 and 130.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.77, 715.17 and 130.16 is: 195.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.77 : 715.17 = 130.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.77/715.17 = 130.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.77x = 715.17 × 130.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.77x = 93,082.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,082.30/476.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.24

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