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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.85, 703.23 and 126.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.85, 703.23 and 126.85 is: 190.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.85 : 703.23 = 126.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.85/703.23 = 126.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.85x = 703.23 × 126.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.85x = 89,204.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,204.73/468.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.26

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