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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.96, 709.14 and 198.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.96, 709.14 and 198.90 is: 298.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.96 : 709.14 = 198.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.96/709.14 = 198.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.96x = 709.14 × 198.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.96x = 141,047.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,047.95/472.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.22

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