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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.91, 704.78 and 195.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.91, 704.78 and 195.93 is: 293.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.91 : 704.78 = 195.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.91/704.78 = 195.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.91x = 704.78 × 195.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.91x = 138,087.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,087.55/469.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.86

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