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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.73, 704.60 and 195.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.73, 704.60 and 195.52 is: 293.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.73 : 704.60 = 195.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.73/704.60 = 195.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.73x = 704.60 × 195.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.73x = 137,763.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,763.39/469.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.28

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