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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.09, 711.90 and 201.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.09, 711.90 and 201.03 is: 301.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.09 : 711.90 = 201.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.09/711.90 = 201.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.09x = 711.90 × 201.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.09x = 143,113.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,113.26/475.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.23

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