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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.01, 698.86 and 188.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.01, 698.86 and 188.27 is: 282.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.01 : 698.86 = 188.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.01/698.86 = 188.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.01x = 698.86 × 188.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.01x = 131,574.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,574.37/466.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.35

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