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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.24, 696.56 and 190.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.24, 696.56 and 190.26 is: 285.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.24 : 696.56 = 190.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.24/696.56 = 190.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.24x = 696.56 × 190.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.24x = 132,527.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,527.51/464.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.47

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