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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.81, 710.81 and 199.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.81, 710.81 and 199.90 is: 299.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.81 : 710.81 = 199.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.81/710.81 = 199.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.81x = 710.81 × 199.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.81x = 142,093.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,093.20/473.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.89

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