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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.88, 716.82 and 135.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.88, 716.82 and 135.88 is: 203.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.88 : 716.82 = 135.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.88/716.82 = 135.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.88x = 716.82 × 135.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.88x = 97,397.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,397.24/477.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.81

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