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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.56, 717.84 and 136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.56, 717.84 and 136.56 is: 204.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.56 : 717.84 = 136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.56/717.84 = 136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.56x = 717.84 × 136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.56x = 98,028.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,028.23/478.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.84

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