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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.98, 705.33 and 196.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.98, 705.33 and 196.29 is: 294.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.98 : 705.33 = 196.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.98/705.33 = 196.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.98x = 705.33 × 196.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.98x = 138,449.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,449.23/469.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.59

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