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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.39, 716.07 and 135.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.39, 716.07 and 135.39 is: 203.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.39 : 716.07 = 135.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.39/716.07 = 135.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.39x = 716.07 × 135.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.39x = 96,948.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,948.72/477.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.08

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