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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.40, 703.38 and 195.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.40, 703.38 and 195.44 is: 292.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.40 : 703.38 = 195.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.40/703.38 = 195.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.40x = 703.38 × 195.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.40x = 137,468.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,468.59/469.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.86

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