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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.70, 704.80 and 195.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.70, 704.80 and 195.98 is: 294.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.70 : 704.80 = 195.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.70/704.80 = 195.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.70x = 704.80 × 195.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.70x = 138,125.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,125.41/469.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.07

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