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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.03, 706.54 and 197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.03, 706.54 and 197.04 is: 295.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.03 : 706.54 = 197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.03/706.54 = 197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.03x = 706.54 × 197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.03x = 139,216.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,216.64/471.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.56

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