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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.28, 701.94 and 194.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.28, 701.94 and 194.29 is: 291.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.28 : 701.94 = 194.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.28/701.94 = 194.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.28x = 701.94 × 194.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.28x = 136,379.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,379.92/468.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.24

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