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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.73, 699.12 and 192.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.73, 699.12 and 192.02 is: 288.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.73 : 699.12 = 192.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.73/699.12 = 192.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.73x = 699.12 × 192.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.73x = 134,241.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,241.53/465.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.24

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