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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.19, 715.70 and 130.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.19, 715.70 and 130.55 is: 195.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.19 : 715.70 = 130.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.19/715.70 = 130.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.19x = 715.70 × 130.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.19x = 93,434.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,434.64/477.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.80

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