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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.60, 717.96 and 131.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.60, 717.96 and 131.92 is: 197.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.60 : 717.96 = 131.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.60/717.96 = 131.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.60x = 717.96 × 131.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.60x = 94,713.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,713.28/478.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.90

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