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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.35, 703.53 and 195.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.35, 703.53 and 195.17 is: 292.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.35 : 703.53 = 195.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.35/703.53 = 195.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.35x = 703.53 × 195.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.35x = 137,304.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,304.43/469.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.54

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