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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.17, 704.64 and 195.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.17, 704.64 and 195.93 is: 293.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.17 : 704.64 = 195.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.17/704.64 = 195.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.17x = 704.64 × 195.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.17x = 138,060.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,060.12/470.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.64

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