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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.35, 702.60 and 194.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.35, 702.60 and 194.30 is: 291.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.35 : 702.60 = 194.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.35/702.60 = 194.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.35x = 702.60 × 194.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.35x = 136,511.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,511.67/468.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.48

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