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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.14, 702.23 and 194.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.14, 702.23 and 194.36 is: 291.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.14 : 702.23 = 194.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.14/702.23 = 194.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.14x = 702.23 × 194.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.14x = 136,480.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,480.94/468.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.54

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