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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.31, 702.57 and 194.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.31, 702.57 and 194.25 is: 291.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.31 : 702.57 = 194.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.31/702.57 = 194.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.31x = 702.57 × 194.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.31x = 136,473.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,473.63/468.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.42

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