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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.98, 706.63 and 197.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.98, 706.63 and 197.20 is: 295.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.98 : 706.63 = 197.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.98/706.63 = 197.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.98x = 706.63 × 197.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.98x = 139,347.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,347.44/470.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.87

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