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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.88, 714.11 and 202.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.88, 714.11 and 202.10 is: 303.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.88 : 714.11 = 202.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.88/714.11 = 202.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.88x = 714.11 × 202.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.88x = 144,317.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,317.05/475.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.27

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