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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.30, 701.82 and 194.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.30, 701.82 and 194.06 is: 290.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.30 : 701.82 = 194.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.30/701.82 = 194.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.30x = 701.82 × 194.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.30x = 136,191.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,191.68/468.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.82

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