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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.88, 702.91 and 194.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.88, 702.91 and 194.80 is: 292.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.88 : 702.91 = 194.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.88/702.91 = 194.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.88x = 702.91 × 194.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.88x = 136,926.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,926.87/468.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.03

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