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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.95, 708.04 and 197.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.95, 708.04 and 197.89 is: 296.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.95 : 708.04 = 197.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.95/708.04 = 197.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.95x = 708.04 × 197.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.95x = 140,114.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,114.04/471.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.88

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