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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.99, 701.93 and 194.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.99, 701.93 and 194.01 is: 290.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.99 : 701.93 = 194.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.99/701.93 = 194.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.99x = 701.93 × 194.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.99x = 136,181.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,181.92/467.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.99

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