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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.93, 706.52 and 196.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.93, 706.52 and 196.88 is: 295.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.93 : 706.52 = 196.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.93/706.52 = 196.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.93x = 706.52 × 196.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.93x = 139,095.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,095.14/470.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.37

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