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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.80, 710.43 and 195.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.80, 710.43 and 195.98 is: 293.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.80 : 710.43 = 195.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.80/710.43 = 195.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.80x = 710.43 × 195.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.80x = 139,230.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,230.07/473.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.86

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