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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.34, 702.51 and 126.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.34, 702.51 and 126.34 is: 189.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.34 : 702.51 = 126.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.34/702.51 = 126.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.34x = 702.51 × 126.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.34x = 88,750.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,750.97/468.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.50

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