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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.23, 702.20 and 194.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.23, 702.20 and 194.18 is: 291.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.23 : 702.20 = 194.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.23/702.20 = 194.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.23x = 702.20 × 194.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.23x = 136,348.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,348.71/468.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.20

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