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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.86, 703.29 and 122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.86, 703.29 and 122.20 is: 183.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.86 : 703.29 = 122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.86/703.29 = 122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.86x = 703.29 × 122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.86x = 85,943.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,943.80/468.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.30

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