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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.85, 713.83 and 201.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.85, 713.83 and 201.90 is: 302.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.85 : 713.83 = 201.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.85/713.83 = 201.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.85x = 713.83 × 201.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.85x = 144,122.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,122.28/475.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.87

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