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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.85, 716.71 and 131.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.85, 716.71 and 131.21 is: 196.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.85 : 716.71 = 131.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.85/716.71 = 131.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.85x = 716.71 × 131.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.85x = 94,039.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,039.52/477.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.80

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