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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.93, 708.18 and 198.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.93, 708.18 and 198.01 is: 297.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.93 : 708.18 = 198.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.93/708.18 = 198.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.93x = 708.18 × 198.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.93x = 140,226.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,226.72/471.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.13

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