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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474, 710.86 and 200.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474, 710.86 and 200.16 is: 300.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474 : 710.86 = 200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474/710.86 = 200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474x = 710.86 × 200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474x = 142,285.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,285.74/474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.18

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