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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.28, 696.37 and 190.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.28, 696.37 and 190.35 is: 285.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.28 : 696.37 = 190.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.28/696.37 = 190.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.28x = 696.37 × 190.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.28x = 132,554.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,554.03/464.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.50

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