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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.38, 704.96 and 196.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.38, 704.96 and 196.10 is: 293.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.38 : 704.96 = 196.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.38/704.96 = 196.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.38x = 704.96 × 196.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.38x = 138,242.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,242.66/470.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.90

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