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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.88, 710.54 and 196.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.88, 710.54 and 196.14 is: 294.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.88 : 710.54 = 196.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.88/710.54 = 196.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.88x = 710.54 × 196.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.88x = 139,365.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,365.32/473.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.09

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