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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.72, 701.76 and 194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.72, 701.76 and 194 is: 291.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.72 : 701.76 = 194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.72/701.76 = 194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.72x = 701.76 × 194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.72x = 136,141.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,141.44/467.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.07

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