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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.28, 705.20 and 196.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.28, 705.20 and 196.21 is: 294.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.28 : 705.20 = 196.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.28/705.20 = 196.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.28x = 705.20 × 196.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.28x = 138,363.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,363.77/470.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.22

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