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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.95, 711.21 and 200.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.95, 711.21 and 200.02 is: 300.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.95 : 711.21 = 200.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.95/711.21 = 200.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.95x = 711.21 × 200.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.95x = 142,256.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,256.22/473.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.15

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