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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.03, 706.54 and 197.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.03, 706.54 and 197.43 is: 296.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.03 : 706.54 = 197.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.03/706.54 = 197.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.03x = 706.54 × 197.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.03x = 139,488.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,488.66/471.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.14

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