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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.27, 701.96 and 194.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.27, 701.96 and 194.00 is: 290.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.27 : 701.96 = 194.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.27/701.96 = 194.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.27x = 701.96 × 194.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.27x = 136,175.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,175.76/468.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.81

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