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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.95, 703.67 and 195.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.95, 703.67 and 195.05 is: 292.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.95 : 703.67 = 195.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.95/703.67 = 195.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.95x = 703.67 × 195.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.95x = 137,251.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,251.62/468.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.68

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