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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.18, 704.04 and 195.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.18, 704.04 and 195.40 is: 293.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.18 : 704.04 = 195.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.18/704.04 = 195.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.18x = 704.04 × 195.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.18x = 137,569.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,569.42/469.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.21

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