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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.98, 702.20 and 194.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.98, 702.20 and 194.27 is: 291.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.98 : 702.20 = 194.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.98/702.20 = 194.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.98x = 702.20 × 194.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.98x = 136,413.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,413.37/467.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.50

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