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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.26, 712.70 and 201.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.26, 712.70 and 201.16 is: 301.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.26 : 712.70 = 201.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.26/712.70 = 201.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.26x = 712.70 × 201.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.26x = 143,366.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,366.73/475.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.66

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