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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.60, 717.87 and 131.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.60, 717.87 and 131.93 is: 197.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.60 : 717.87 = 131.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.60/717.87 = 131.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.60x = 717.87 × 131.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.60x = 94,704.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,704.51/478.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.88

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