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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.59, 703.99 and 195.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.59, 703.99 and 195.87 is: 293.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.59 : 703.99 = 195.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.59/703.99 = 195.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.59x = 703.99 × 195.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.59x = 137,890.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,890.52/469.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.64

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