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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.38, 703.46 and 195.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.38, 703.46 and 195.10 is: 292.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.38 : 703.46 = 195.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.38/703.46 = 195.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.38x = 703.46 × 195.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.38x = 137,243.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,243.78/469.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.39

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