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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.13, 702.38 and 194.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.13, 702.38 and 194.23 is: 291.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.13 : 702.38 = 194.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.13/702.38 = 194.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.13x = 702.38 × 194.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.13x = 136,423.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,423.27/468.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.42

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