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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.28, 706.96 and 197.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.28, 706.96 and 197.36 is: 296.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.28 : 706.96 = 197.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.28/706.96 = 197.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.28x = 706.96 × 197.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.28x = 139,525.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,525.63/471.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.06

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