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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.40, 704.09 and 195.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.40, 704.09 and 195.49 is: 293.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.40 : 704.09 = 195.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.40/704.09 = 195.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.40x = 704.09 × 195.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.40x = 137,642.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,642.55/469.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.23

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