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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.49, 704.27 and 195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.49, 704.27 and 195.60 is: 293.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.49 : 704.27 = 195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.49/704.27 = 195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.49x = 704.27 × 195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.49x = 137,754.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,754.23/469.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.42

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