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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.81, 703.41 and 194.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.81, 703.41 and 194.96 is: 292.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.81 : 703.41 = 194.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.81/703.41 = 194.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.81x = 703.41 × 194.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.81x = 137,137.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,137.30/468.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.52

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