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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.01, 715.45 and 130.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.01, 715.45 and 130.37 is: 195.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.01 : 715.45 = 130.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.01/715.45 = 130.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.01x = 715.45 × 130.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.01x = 93,273.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,273.22/477.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.54

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