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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.38, 716.05 and 130.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.38, 716.05 and 130.75 is: 196.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.38 : 716.05 = 130.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.38/716.05 = 130.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.38x = 716.05 × 130.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.38x = 93,625.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,625.32/477.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.12

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