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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.04, 704.88 and 196.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.04, 704.88 and 196.14 is: 294.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.04 : 704.88 = 196.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.04/704.88 = 196.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.04x = 704.88 × 196.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.04x = 138,255.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,255.16/470.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.13

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