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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471, 706.02 and 197.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471, 706.02 and 197.25 is: 295.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471 : 706.02 = 197.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471/706.02 = 197.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471x = 706.02 × 197.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471x = 139,262.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,262.45/471
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.67

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