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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.13, 707.94 and 198.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.13, 707.94 and 198.10 is: 297.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.13 : 707.94 = 198.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.13/707.94 = 198.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.13x = 707.94 × 198.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.13x = 140,239.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,239.82/472.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.04

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