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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.32, 696.16 and 190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.32, 696.16 and 190.32 is: 285.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.32 : 696.16 = 190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.32/696.16 = 190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.32x = 696.16 × 190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.32x = 132,493.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,493.17/464.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.35

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