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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.38, 705.54 and 192.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.38, 705.54 and 192.85 is: 289.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.38 : 705.54 = 192.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.38/705.54 = 192.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.38x = 705.54 × 192.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.38x = 136,063.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,063.39/470.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.26

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