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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.37, 703.94 and 195.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.37, 703.94 and 195.31 is: 292.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.37 : 703.94 = 195.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.37/703.94 = 195.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.37x = 703.94 × 195.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.37x = 137,487.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,487.52/469.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.92

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