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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.26, 719 and 137.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.26, 719 and 137.26 is: 205.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.26 : 719 = 137.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.26/719 = 137.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.26x = 719 × 137.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.26x = 98,689.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,689.94/479.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.92

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