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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.47, 704.61 and 195.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.47, 704.61 and 195.78 is: 293.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.47 : 704.61 = 195.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.47/704.61 = 195.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.47x = 704.61 × 195.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.47x = 137,948.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,948.55/469.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.84

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