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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.18, 704.55 and 196.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.18, 704.55 and 196.04 is: 293.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.18 : 704.55 = 196.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.18/704.55 = 196.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.18x = 704.55 × 196.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.18x = 138,119.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,119.98/470.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.76

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