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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.63, 703.96 and 195.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.63, 703.96 and 195.88 is: 293.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.63 : 703.96 = 195.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.63/703.96 = 195.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.63x = 703.96 × 195.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.63x = 137,887.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,887.19/469.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.61

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