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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.01, 705.09 and 196.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.01, 705.09 and 196.12 is: 294.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.01 : 705.09 = 196.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.01/705.09 = 196.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.01x = 705.09 × 196.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.01x = 138,283.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,283.87/470.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.21

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