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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.33, 702.49 and 126.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.33, 702.49 and 126.33 is: 189.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.33 : 702.49 = 126.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.33/702.49 = 126.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.33x = 702.49 × 126.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.33x = 88,744.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,744.52/468.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.49

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