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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.45, 696.15 and 190.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.45, 696.15 and 190.39 is: 285.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.45 : 696.15 = 190.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.45/696.15 = 190.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.45x = 696.15 × 190.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.45x = 132,540.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,540.00/464.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.37

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