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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.60, 706.07 and 196.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.60, 706.07 and 196.65 is: 295.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.60 : 706.07 = 196.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.60/706.07 = 196.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.60x = 706.07 × 196.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.60x = 138,848.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,848.67/470.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.05

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