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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.61, 706.22 and 196.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.61, 706.22 and 196.89 is: 295.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.61 : 706.22 = 196.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.61/706.22 = 196.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.61x = 706.22 × 196.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.61x = 139,046.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,046.67/470.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.46

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