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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.88, 701.96 and 194.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.88, 701.96 and 194.10 is: 291.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.88 : 701.96 = 194.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.88/701.96 = 194.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.88x = 701.96 × 194.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.88x = 136,250.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,250.44/467.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.21

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