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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.98, 711.25 and 200.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.98, 711.25 and 200.05 is: 300.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.98 : 711.25 = 200.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.98/711.25 = 200.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.98x = 711.25 × 200.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.98x = 142,285.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,285.56/473.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.19

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