Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468, 702 and 194.04
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 468, 702 and 194.04 is: 291.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
468 : 702 = 194.04 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
468/702 = 194.04/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
468x = 702 × 194.04 - Step 4: Simplify right side
468x = 136,216.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,216.08/468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291.06
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