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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.42, 703.60 and 195.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.42, 703.60 and 195.17 is: 292.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.42 : 703.60 = 195.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.42/703.60 = 195.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.42x = 703.60 × 195.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.42x = 137,318.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,318.09/469.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.53

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