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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.59, 702.70 and 194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.59, 702.70 and 194.60 is: 291.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.59 : 702.70 = 194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.59/702.70 = 194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.59x = 702.70 × 194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.59x = 136,746.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,746.69/468.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.83

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