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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.03, 712.69 and 201.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.03, 712.69 and 201.17 is: 301.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.03 : 712.69 = 201.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.03/712.69 = 201.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.03x = 712.69 × 201.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.03x = 143,371.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,371.85/475.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.82

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