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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.03, 473.25 and 200.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.03, 473.25 and 200.12 is: 299.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.03 : 473.25 = 200.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.03/473.25 = 200.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.03x = 473.25 × 200.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.03x = 94,706.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,706.79/316.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.68

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