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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.07, 708.14 and 198.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.07, 708.14 and 198.19 is: 297.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.07 : 708.14 = 198.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.07/708.14 = 198.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.07x = 708.14 × 198.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.07x = 140,343.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,343.51/472.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.30

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