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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.05, 705.25 and 196.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.05, 705.25 and 196.07 is: 294.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.05 : 705.25 = 196.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.05/705.25 = 196.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.05x = 705.25 × 196.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.05x = 138,274.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,274.84/470.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.17

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