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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.23, 707.03 and 197.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.23, 707.03 and 197.56 is: 296.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.23 : 707.03 = 197.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.23/707.03 = 197.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.23x = 707.03 × 197.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.23x = 139,677.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,677.51/471.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.41

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