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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.63, 718.06 and 136.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.63, 718.06 and 136.63 is: 204.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.63 : 718.06 = 136.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.63/718.06 = 136.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.63x = 718.06 × 136.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.63x = 98,108.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,108.54/478.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.98

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