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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.47, 696.87 and 190.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.47, 696.87 and 190.72 is: 286.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.47 : 696.87 = 190.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.47/696.87 = 190.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.47x = 696.87 × 190.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.47x = 132,907.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,907.05/464.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.15

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