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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.11, 705.17 and 196.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.11, 705.17 and 196.33 is: 294.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.11 : 705.17 = 196.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.11/705.17 = 196.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.11x = 705.17 × 196.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.11x = 138,445.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,445.04/470.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.50

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