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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.53, 702.87 and 194.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.53, 702.87 and 194.47 is: 291.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.53 : 702.87 = 194.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.53/702.87 = 194.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.53x = 702.87 × 194.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.53x = 136,687.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,687.13/468.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.74

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