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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.21, 712.68 and 201.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.21, 712.68 and 201.25 is: 301.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.21 : 712.68 = 201.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.21/712.68 = 201.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.21x = 712.68 × 201.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.21x = 143,426.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,426.85/475.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.82

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