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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.75, 472.58 and 199.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.75, 472.58 and 199.92 is: 300.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.75 : 472.58 = 199.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.75/472.58 = 199.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.75x = 472.58 × 199.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.75x = 94,477.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,477.19/314.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.17

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