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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.65, 702.77 and 194.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.65, 702.77 and 194.58 is: 291.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.65 : 702.77 = 194.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.65/702.77 = 194.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.65x = 702.77 × 194.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.65x = 136,744.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,744.01/468.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.78

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