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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.89, 703.58 and 195.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.89, 703.58 and 195.17 is: 292.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.89 : 703.58 = 195.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.89/703.58 = 195.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.89x = 703.58 × 195.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.89x = 137,317.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,317.71/468.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.86

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