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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.43, 716.20 and 130.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.43, 716.20 and 130.75 is: 196.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.43 : 716.20 = 130.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.43/716.20 = 130.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.43x = 716.20 × 130.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.43x = 93,643.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,643.15/477.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.14

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