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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.42, 704.08 and 195.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.42, 704.08 and 195.45 is: 293.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.42 : 704.08 = 195.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.42/704.08 = 195.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.42x = 704.08 × 195.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.42x = 137,612.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,612.44/469.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.15

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