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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.14, 707.98 and 198.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.14, 707.98 and 198.16 is: 297.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.14 : 707.98 = 198.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.14/707.98 = 198.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.14x = 707.98 × 198.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.14x = 140,293.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,293.32/472.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.14

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