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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.64, 703.92 and 195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.64, 703.92 and 195.50 is: 293.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.64 : 703.92 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.64/703.92 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.64x = 703.92 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.64x = 137,616.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,616.36/469.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.03

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