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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.33, 702.46 and 194.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.33, 702.46 and 194.34 is: 291.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.33 : 702.46 = 194.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.33/702.46 = 194.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.33x = 702.46 × 194.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.33x = 136,516.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,516.08/468.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.50

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