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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.85, 701.79 and 194.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.85, 701.79 and 194.07 is: 291.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.85 : 701.79 = 194.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.85/701.79 = 194.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.85x = 701.79 × 194.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.85x = 136,196.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,196.39/467.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.11

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