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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.26, 716 and 135.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.26, 716 and 135.26 is: 202.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.26 : 716 = 135.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.26/716 = 135.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.26x = 716 × 135.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.26x = 96,846.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,846.16/477.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.92

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