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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.29, 702.44 and 194.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.29, 702.44 and 194.38 is: 291.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.29 : 702.44 = 194.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.29/702.44 = 194.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.29x = 702.44 × 194.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.29x = 136,540.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,540.29/468.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.57

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