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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.52, 705.78 and 196.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.52, 705.78 and 196.56 is: 294.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.52 : 705.78 = 196.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.52/705.78 = 196.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.52x = 705.78 × 196.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.52x = 138,728.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,728.12/470.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.84

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