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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.14, 715.68 and 135.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.14, 715.68 and 135.14 is: 202.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.14 : 715.68 = 135.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.14/715.68 = 135.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.14x = 715.68 × 135.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.14x = 96,717.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,717.00/477.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.70

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