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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.36, 703.50 and 195.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.36, 703.50 and 195.31 is: 292.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.36 : 703.50 = 195.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.36/703.50 = 195.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.36x = 703.50 × 195.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.36x = 137,400.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,400.59/469.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.74

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