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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.26, 710.78 and 200.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.26, 710.78 and 200.07 is: 299.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.26 : 710.78 = 200.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.26/710.78 = 200.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.26x = 710.78 × 200.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.26x = 142,204.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,204.75/474.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.85

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