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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.51, 708.20 and 198.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.51, 708.20 and 198.50 is: 297.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.51 : 708.20 = 198.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.51/708.20 = 198.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.51x = 708.20 × 198.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.51x = 140,576.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,576.71/472.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.51

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