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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.12, 710.52 and 200.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.12, 710.52 and 200.16 is: 299.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.12 : 710.52 = 200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.12/710.52 = 200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.12x = 710.52 × 200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.12x = 142,217.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,217.68/474.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.96

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