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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.82, 711.21 and 200.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.82, 711.21 and 200.10 is: 300.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.82 : 711.21 = 200.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.82/711.21 = 200.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.82x = 711.21 × 200.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.82x = 142,313.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,313.12/473.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.35

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