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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.03, 711.19 and 200.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.03, 711.19 and 200.17 is: 300.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.03 : 711.19 = 200.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.03/711.19 = 200.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.03x = 711.19 × 200.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.03x = 142,356.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,356.62/474.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.31

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