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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.28, 702.52 and 190.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.28, 702.52 and 190.70 is: 286.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.28 : 702.52 = 190.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.28/702.52 = 190.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.28x = 702.52 × 190.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.28x = 133,974.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,974.23/468.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.10

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