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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.02, 704.76 and 195.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.02, 704.76 and 195.97 is: 293.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.02 : 704.76 = 195.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.02/704.76 = 195.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.02x = 704.76 × 195.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.02x = 138,111.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,111.82/470.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.84

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