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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.61, 710.25 and 195.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.61, 710.25 and 195.99 is: 293.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.61 : 710.25 = 195.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.61/710.25 = 195.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.61x = 710.25 × 195.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.61x = 139,201.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,201.90/473.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.92

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