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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.96, 697.12 and 190.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.96, 697.12 and 190.72 is: 285.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.96 : 697.12 = 190.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.96/697.12 = 190.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.96x = 697.12 × 190.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.96x = 132,954.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,954.73/464.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.95

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