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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.96, 704.34 and 195.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.96, 704.34 and 195.92 is: 293.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.96 : 704.34 = 195.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.96/704.34 = 195.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.96x = 704.34 × 195.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.96x = 137,994.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,994.29/469.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.63

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