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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.15, 708.26 and 197.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.15, 708.26 and 197.97 is: 296.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.15 : 708.26 = 197.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.15/708.26 = 197.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.15x = 708.26 × 197.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.15x = 140,214.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,214.23/472.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.97

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