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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.88, 704.68 and 195.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.88, 704.68 and 195.91 is: 293.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.88 : 704.68 = 195.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.88/704.68 = 195.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.88x = 704.68 × 195.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.88x = 138,054.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,054.69/469.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.81

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