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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.07, 704.70 and 195.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.07, 704.70 and 195.98 is: 293.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.07 : 704.70 = 195.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.07/704.70 = 195.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.07x = 704.70 × 195.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.07x = 138,103.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,103.58/470.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.79

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