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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.05, 717.09 and 131.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.05, 717.09 and 131.37 is: 197.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.05 : 717.09 = 131.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.05/717.09 = 131.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.05x = 717.09 × 131.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.05x = 94,204.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,204.11/478.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.06

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