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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.97, 703.37 and 194.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.97, 703.37 and 194.99 is: 292.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.97 : 703.37 = 194.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.97/703.37 = 194.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.97x = 703.37 × 194.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.97x = 137,147.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,147.09/468.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.44

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