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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.69, 716.53 and 131.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.69, 716.53 and 131.03 is: 196.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.69 : 716.53 = 131.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.69/716.53 = 131.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.69x = 716.53 × 131.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.69x = 93,886.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,886.93/477.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.54

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