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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.25, 715.88 and 135.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.25, 715.88 and 135.25 is: 202.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.25 : 715.88 = 135.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.25/715.88 = 135.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.25x = 715.88 × 135.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.25x = 96,822.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,822.77/477.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.88

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