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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.91, 715.35 and 130.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.91, 715.35 and 130.23 is: 195.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.91 : 715.35 = 130.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.91/715.35 = 130.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.91x = 715.35 × 130.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.91x = 93,160.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,160.03/476.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.34

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