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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.63, 702.72 and 194.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.63, 702.72 and 194.76 is: 292.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.63 : 702.72 = 194.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.63/702.72 = 194.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.63x = 702.72 × 194.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.63x = 136,861.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,861.75/468.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.05

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