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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.61, 703.09 and 194.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.61, 703.09 and 194.63 is: 292.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.61 : 703.09 = 194.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.61/703.09 = 194.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.61x = 703.09 × 194.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.61x = 136,838.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,838.89/468.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.01

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