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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.19, 712.65 and 201.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.19, 712.65 and 201.28 is: 301.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.19 : 712.65 = 201.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.19/712.65 = 201.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.19x = 712.65 × 201.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.19x = 143,437.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,437.62/475.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.85

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