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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.72, 697.18 and 190.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.72, 697.18 and 190.86 is: 286.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.72 : 697.18 = 190.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.72/697.18 = 190.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.72x = 697.18 × 190.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.72x = 133,063.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,063.77/464.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.33

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