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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.67, 713.68 and 198.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.67, 713.68 and 198.07 is: 297.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.67 : 713.68 = 198.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.67/713.68 = 198.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.67x = 713.68 × 198.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.67x = 141,357.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,357.61/475.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.17

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