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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.75, 716.55 and 131.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.75, 716.55 and 131.07 is: 196.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.75 : 716.55 = 131.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.75/716.55 = 131.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.75x = 716.55 × 131.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.75x = 93,918.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,918.21/477.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.58

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