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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.29, 701.86 and 194.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.29, 701.86 and 194.11 is: 290.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.29 : 701.86 = 194.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.29/701.86 = 194.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.29x = 701.86 × 194.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.29x = 136,233.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,233.56/468.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.92

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