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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.10, 704.97 and 196.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.10, 704.97 and 196.13 is: 294.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.10 : 704.97 = 196.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.10/704.97 = 196.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.10x = 704.97 × 196.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.10x = 138,262.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,262.24/470.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.11

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