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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.89, 702.08 and 194.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.89, 702.08 and 194.17 is: 291.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.89 : 702.08 = 194.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.89/702.08 = 194.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.89x = 702.08 × 194.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.89x = 136,321.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,321.60/467.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.36

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