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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.98, 707.31 and 197.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.98, 707.31 and 197.90 is: 296.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.98 : 707.31 = 197.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.98/707.31 = 197.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.98x = 707.31 × 197.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.98x = 139,976.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,976.65/471.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.57

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