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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.56, 702.84 and 126.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.56, 702.84 and 126.56 is: 189.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.56 : 702.84 = 126.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.56/702.84 = 126.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.56x = 702.84 × 126.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.56x = 88,953.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,953.66/468.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.84

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