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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.93, 718.40 and 132.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.93, 718.40 and 132.23 is: 198.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.93 : 718.40 = 132.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.93/718.40 = 132.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.93x = 718.40 × 132.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.93x = 94,994.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,994.03/478.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.35

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