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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.97, 696.12 and 190.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.97, 696.12 and 190.22 is: 285.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.97 : 696.12 = 190.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.97/696.12 = 190.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.97x = 696.12 × 190.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.97x = 132,415.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,415.95/463.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.40

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