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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.41, 696.30 and 190.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.41, 696.30 and 190.42 is: 285.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.41 : 696.30 = 190.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.41/696.30 = 190.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.41x = 696.30 × 190.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.41x = 132,589.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,589.45/464.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.50

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