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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.25, 717.38 and 136.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.25, 717.38 and 136.25 is: 204.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.25 : 717.38 = 136.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.25/717.38 = 136.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.25x = 717.38 × 136.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.25x = 97,742.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,742.34/478.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.38

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