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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.26, 705.19 and 196.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.26, 705.19 and 196.16 is: 294.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.26 : 705.19 = 196.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.26/705.19 = 196.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.26x = 705.19 × 196.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.26x = 138,330.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,330.07/470.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.16

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