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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.76, 718.20 and 190.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.76, 718.20 and 190.13 is: 285.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.76 : 718.20 = 190.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.76/718.20 = 190.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.76x = 718.20 × 190.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.76x = 136,547.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,547.78/478.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.21

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