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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.99, 703.43 and 195.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.99, 703.43 and 195.01 is: 292.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.99 : 703.43 = 195.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.99/703.43 = 195.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.99x = 703.43 × 195.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.99x = 137,175.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,175.88/468.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.49

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