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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.08, 712.70 and 201.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.08, 712.70 and 201.18 is: 301.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.08 : 712.70 = 201.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.08/712.70 = 201.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.08x = 712.70 × 201.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.08x = 143,377.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,377.39/475.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.80

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