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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.47, 716.18 and 130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.47, 716.18 and 130.80 is: 196.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.47 : 716.18 = 130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.47/716.18 = 130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.47x = 716.18 × 130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.47x = 93,676.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,676.67/477.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.19

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