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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.37, 704.32 and 195.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.37, 704.32 and 195.39 is: 293.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.37 : 704.32 = 195.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.37/704.32 = 195.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.37x = 704.32 × 195.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.37x = 137,615.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,615.16/469.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.19

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