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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.81, 703.26 and 126.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.81, 703.26 and 126.81 is: 190.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.81 : 703.26 = 126.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.81/703.26 = 126.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.81x = 703.26 × 126.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.81x = 89,180.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,180.40/468.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.23

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