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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.89, 703.52 and 195.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.89, 703.52 and 195.18 is: 292.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.89 : 703.52 = 195.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.89/703.52 = 195.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.89x = 703.52 × 195.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.89x = 137,313.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,313.03/468.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.85

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