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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.75, 709.17 and 195.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.75, 709.17 and 195.19 is: 292.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.75 : 709.17 = 195.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.75/709.17 = 195.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.75x = 709.17 × 195.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.75x = 138,422.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,422.89/472.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.80

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