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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.97, 703.45 and 126.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.97, 703.45 and 126.97 is: 190.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.97 : 703.45 = 126.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.97/703.45 = 126.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.97x = 703.45 × 126.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.97x = 89,316.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,316.64/468.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.45

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