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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.88, 703.36 and 126.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.88, 703.36 and 126.88 is: 190.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.88 : 703.36 = 126.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.88/703.36 = 126.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.88x = 703.36 × 126.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.88x = 89,238.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,238.80/468.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.33

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