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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.65, 716.34 and 130.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.65, 716.34 and 130.95 is: 196.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.65 : 716.34 = 130.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.65/716.34 = 130.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.65x = 716.34 × 130.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.65x = 93,804.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,804.72/477.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.39

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