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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.06, 704.54 and 196.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.06, 704.54 and 196.10 is: 293.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.06 : 704.54 = 196.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.06/704.54 = 196.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.06x = 704.54 × 196.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.06x = 138,160.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,160.29/470.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.92

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