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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.53, 704.30 and 195.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.53, 704.30 and 195.68 is: 293.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.53 : 704.30 = 195.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.53/704.30 = 195.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.53x = 704.30 × 195.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.53x = 137,818.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,818.21/469.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.52

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