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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.74, 702.86 and 195.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.74, 702.86 and 195.03 is: 292.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.74 : 702.86 = 195.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.74/702.86 = 195.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.74x = 702.86 × 195.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.74x = 137,077.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,077.81/468.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.44

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