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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.01, 702.15 and 194.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.01, 702.15 and 194.05 is: 291.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.01 : 702.15 = 194.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.01/702.15 = 194.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.01x = 702.15 × 194.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.01x = 136,252.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,252.21/468.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.13

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