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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.41, 716.06 and 130.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.41, 716.06 and 130.73 is: 196.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.41 : 716.06 = 130.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.41/716.06 = 130.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.41x = 716.06 × 130.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.41x = 93,607.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,607.27/477.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.08

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