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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.63, 696.42 and 190.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.63, 696.42 and 190.50 is: 285.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.63 : 696.42 = 190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.63/696.42 = 190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.63x = 696.42 × 190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.63x = 132,668.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,668.01/464.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.54

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