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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.69, 707.50 and 193.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.69, 707.50 and 193.97 is: 290.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.69 : 707.50 = 193.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.69/707.50 = 193.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.69x = 707.50 × 193.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.69x = 137,231.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,231.52/471.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.94

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