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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.74, 697.21 and 190.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.74, 697.21 and 190.76 is: 286.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.74 : 697.21 = 190.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.74/697.21 = 190.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.74x = 697.21 × 190.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.74x = 132,995.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,995.82/464.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.17

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