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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.98, 696.01 and 190.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.98, 696.01 and 190.13 is: 285.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.98 : 696.01 = 190.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.98/696.01 = 190.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.98x = 696.01 × 190.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.98x = 132,333.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,333.65/463.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.21

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