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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.38, 703.03 and 194.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.38, 703.03 and 194.55 is: 292.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.38 : 703.03 = 194.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.38/703.03 = 194.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.38x = 703.03 × 194.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.38x = 136,775.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,775.68/468.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.02

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