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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.26, 715.86 and 130.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.26, 715.86 and 130.65 is: 195.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.26 : 715.86 = 130.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.26/715.86 = 130.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.26x = 715.86 × 130.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.26x = 93,527.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,527.11/477.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.97

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