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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.57, 704.36 and 195.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.57, 704.36 and 195.59 is: 293.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.57 : 704.36 = 195.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.57/704.36 = 195.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.57x = 704.36 × 195.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.57x = 137,765.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,765.77/469.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.39

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