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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.08, 701.60 and 193.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.08, 701.60 and 193.99 is: 290.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.08 : 701.60 = 193.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.08/701.60 = 193.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.08x = 701.60 × 193.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.08x = 136,103.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,103.38/468.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.77

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