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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.34, 702.51 and 194.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.34, 702.51 and 194.14 is: 291.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.34 : 702.51 = 194.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.34/702.51 = 194.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.34x = 702.51 × 194.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.34x = 136,385.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,385.29/468.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.21

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