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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.23, 713.12 and 201.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.23, 713.12 and 201.59 is: 302.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.23 : 713.12 = 201.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.23/713.12 = 201.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.23x = 713.12 × 201.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.23x = 143,757.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,757.86/475.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.50

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