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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.37, 719.04 and 132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.37, 719.04 and 132.72 is: 199.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.37 : 719.04 = 132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.37/719.04 = 132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.37x = 719.04 × 132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.37x = 95,430.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,430.99/479.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.08

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