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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.92, 711.20 and 200.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.92, 711.20 and 200.04 is: 300.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.92 : 711.20 = 200.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.92/711.20 = 200.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.92x = 711.20 × 200.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.92x = 142,266.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,266.28/473.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.19

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