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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.08, 703.86 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.08, 703.86 and 195.12 is: 292.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.08 : 703.86 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.08/703.86 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.08x = 703.86 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.08x = 137,337.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,337.16/469.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.78

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