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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.32, 704.10 and 195.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.32, 704.10 and 195.54 is: 293.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.32 : 704.10 = 195.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.32/704.10 = 195.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.32x = 704.10 × 195.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.32x = 137,679.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,679.71/469.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.36

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