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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.37, 702.64 and 194.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.37, 702.64 and 194.31 is: 291.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.37 : 702.64 = 194.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.37/702.64 = 194.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.37x = 702.64 × 194.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.37x = 136,529.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,529.49/468.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.50

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