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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.43, 711.89 and 196.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.43, 711.89 and 196.99 is: 295.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.43 : 711.89 = 196.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.43/711.89 = 196.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.43x = 711.89 × 196.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.43x = 140,235.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,235.21/474.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.59

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