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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.98, 702.48 and 194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.98, 702.48 and 194.24 is: 291.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.98 : 702.48 = 194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.98/702.48 = 194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.98x = 702.48 × 194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.98x = 136,449.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,449.72/467.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.57

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