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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.84, 704.81 and 195.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.84, 704.81 and 195.78 is: 293.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.84 : 704.81 = 195.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.84/704.81 = 195.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.84x = 704.81 × 195.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.84x = 137,988.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,988.19/469.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.69

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