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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.87, 704.70 and 195.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.87, 704.70 and 195.82 is: 293.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.87 : 704.70 = 195.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.87/704.70 = 195.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.87x = 704.70 × 195.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.87x = 137,990.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,990.54/469.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.68

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