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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.04, 712.42 and 200.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.04, 712.42 and 200.98 is: 301.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.04 : 712.42 = 200.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.04/712.42 = 200.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.04x = 712.42 × 200.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.04x = 143,182.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,182.17/475.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.41

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