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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.03, 712.92 and 201.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.03, 712.92 and 201.31 is: 302.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.03 : 712.92 = 201.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.03/712.92 = 201.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.03x = 712.92 × 201.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.03x = 143,517.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,517.93/475.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.12

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