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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.67, 703.89 and 195.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.67, 703.89 and 195.43 is: 292.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.67 : 703.89 = 195.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.67/703.89 = 195.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.67x = 703.89 × 195.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.67x = 137,561.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,561.22/469.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.89

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