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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.27, 702.50 and 194.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.27, 702.50 and 194.39 is: 291.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.27 : 702.50 = 194.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.27/702.50 = 194.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.27x = 702.50 × 194.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.27x = 136,557.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,557.12/468.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.62

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