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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.24, 702.38 and 126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.24, 702.38 and 126.24 is: 189.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.24 : 702.38 = 126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.24/702.38 = 126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.24x = 702.38 × 126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.24x = 88,668.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,668.45/468.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.37

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