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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.25, 717.35 and 131.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.25, 717.35 and 131.62 is: 197.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.25 : 717.35 = 131.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.25/717.35 = 131.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.25x = 717.35 × 131.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.25x = 94,414.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,414.85/478.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.42

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