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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.74, 706.19 and 193.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.74, 706.19 and 193.16 is: 289.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.74 : 706.19 = 193.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.74/706.19 = 193.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.74x = 706.19 × 193.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.74x = 136,406.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,406.90/470.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.77

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