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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.61, 702.48 and 194.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.61, 702.48 and 194.53 is: 291.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.61 : 702.48 = 194.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.61/702.48 = 194.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.61x = 702.48 × 194.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.61x = 136,652.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,652.56/468.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.61

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