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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.90, 710.95 and 199.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.90, 710.95 and 199.99 is: 300.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.90 : 710.95 = 199.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.90/710.95 = 199.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.90x = 710.95 × 199.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.90x = 142,182.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,182.39/473.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.03

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