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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.81, 697.21 and 190.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.81, 697.21 and 190.82 is: 286.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.81 : 697.21 = 190.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.81/697.21 = 190.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.81x = 697.21 × 190.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.81x = 133,042.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,042.88/464.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.23

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