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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.38, 708.30 and 194.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.38, 708.30 and 194.55 is: 291.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.38 : 708.30 = 194.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.38/708.30 = 194.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.38x = 708.30 × 194.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.38x = 137,799.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,799.77/472.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.71

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