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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.34, 719.02 and 137.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.34, 719.02 and 137.34 is: 206.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.34 : 719.02 = 137.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.34/719.02 = 137.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.34x = 719.02 × 137.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.34x = 98,752.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,752.56/479.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.02

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