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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.86, 711.19 and 200.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.86, 711.19 and 200.15 is: 300.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.86 : 711.19 = 200.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.86/711.19 = 200.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.86x = 711.19 × 200.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.86x = 142,344.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,344.04/473.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.39

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