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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.88, 702.83 and 195.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.88, 702.83 and 195.13 is: 292.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.88 : 702.83 = 195.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.88/702.83 = 195.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.88x = 702.83 × 195.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.88x = 137,140.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,140.19/468.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.49

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