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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.61, 697.14 and 190.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.61, 697.14 and 190.89 is: 286.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.61 : 697.14 = 190.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.61/697.14 = 190.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.61x = 697.14 × 190.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.61x = 133,077.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,077.05/464.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.43

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