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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.83, 715.29 and 130.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.83, 715.29 and 130.17 is: 195.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.83 : 715.29 = 130.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.83/715.29 = 130.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.83x = 715.29 × 130.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.83x = 93,105.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,105.40/476.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.26

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