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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.44, 696.12 and 190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.44, 696.12 and 190.20 is: 285.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.44 : 696.12 = 190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.44/696.12 = 190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.44x = 696.12 × 190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.44x = 132,398.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,398.70/464.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.07

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