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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.22, 717.36 and 131.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.22, 717.36 and 131.59 is: 197.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.22 : 717.36 = 131.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.22/717.36 = 131.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.22x = 717.36 × 131.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.22x = 94,393.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,393.88/478.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.38

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