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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.40, 696.40 and 190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.40, 696.40 and 190.40 is: 285.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.40 : 696.40 = 190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.40/696.40 = 190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.40x = 696.40 × 190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.40x = 132,594.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,594.56/464.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.52

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