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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.34, 706.73 and 193.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.34, 706.73 and 193.61 is: 290.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.34 : 706.73 = 193.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.34/706.73 = 193.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.34x = 706.73 × 193.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.34x = 136,830.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,830.00/471.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.30

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