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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.04, 696.07 and 186.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.04, 696.07 and 186.42 is: 279.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.04 : 696.07 = 186.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.04/696.07 = 186.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.04x = 696.07 × 186.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.04x = 129,761.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,761.37/464.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.63

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