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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.32, 702 and 194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.32, 702 and 194.24 is: 291.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.32 : 702 = 194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.32/702 = 194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.32x = 702 × 194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.32x = 136,356.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,356.48/468.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.16

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