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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468, 701.53 and 194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468, 701.53 and 194.24 is: 291.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468 : 701.53 = 194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468/701.53 = 194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468x = 701.53 × 194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468x = 136,266.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,266.46/468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.17

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