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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.93, 712.16 and 197.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.93, 712.16 and 197.10 is: 295.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.93 : 712.16 = 197.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.93/712.16 = 197.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.93x = 712.16 × 197.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.93x = 140,366.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,366.49/474.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.55

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