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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.86, 706.94 and 197.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.86, 706.94 and 197.48 is: 295.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.86 : 706.94 = 197.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.86/706.94 = 197.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.86x = 706.94 × 197.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.86x = 139,606.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,606.51/471.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.86

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