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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.39, 702.90 and 194.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.39, 702.90 and 194.48 is: 291.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.39 : 702.90 = 194.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.39/702.90 = 194.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.39x = 702.90 × 194.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.39x = 136,702.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,702.11/468.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.85

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