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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.95, 704.64 and 195.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.95, 704.64 and 195.90 is: 293.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.95 : 704.64 = 195.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.95/704.64 = 195.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.95x = 704.64 × 195.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.95x = 138,038.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,038.98/469.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.73

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