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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.42, 711.18 and 200.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.42, 711.18 and 200.19 is: 300.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.42 : 711.18 = 200.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.42/711.18 = 200.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.42x = 711.18 × 200.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.42x = 142,371.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,371.12/474.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.10

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