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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.84, 703.20 and 195.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.84, 703.20 and 195.18 is: 292.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.84 : 703.20 = 195.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.84/703.20 = 195.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.84x = 703.20 × 195.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.84x = 137,250.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,250.58/468.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.75

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