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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.45, 713.16 and 201.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.45, 713.16 and 201.15 is: 301.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.45 : 713.16 = 201.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.45/713.16 = 201.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.45x = 713.16 × 201.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.45x = 143,452.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,452.13/475.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.72

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