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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.16, 709.82 and 195.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.16, 709.82 and 195.51 is: 293.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.16 : 709.82 = 195.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.16/709.82 = 195.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.16x = 709.82 × 195.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.16x = 138,778.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,778.04/473.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.30

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