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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.64, 704.49 and 195.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.64, 704.49 and 195.76 is: 293.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.64 : 704.49 = 195.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.64/704.49 = 195.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.64x = 704.49 × 195.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.64x = 137,913.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,913.53/469.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.66

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