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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.31, 712.75 and 201.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.31, 712.75 and 201.25 is: 301.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.31 : 712.75 = 201.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.31/712.75 = 201.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.31x = 712.75 × 201.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.31x = 143,440.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,440.94/475.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.78

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