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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.34, 705.51 and 196.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.34, 705.51 and 196.14 is: 294.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.34 : 705.51 = 196.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.34/705.51 = 196.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.34x = 705.51 × 196.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.34x = 138,378.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,378.73/470.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.21

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