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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.37, 712.19 and 200.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.37, 712.19 and 200.97 is: 301.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.37 : 712.19 = 200.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.37/712.19 = 200.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.37x = 712.19 × 200.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.37x = 143,127.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,127.82/475.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.09

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