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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.86, 703.54 and 195.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.86, 703.54 and 195.14 is: 292.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.86 : 703.54 = 195.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.86/703.54 = 195.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.86x = 703.54 × 195.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.86x = 137,289.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,289.70/468.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.82

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