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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.25, 701.70 and 194.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.25, 701.70 and 194.20 is: 291.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.25 : 701.70 = 194.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.25/701.70 = 194.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.25x = 701.70 × 194.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.25x = 136,270.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,270.14/468.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.02

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