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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.10, 698.87 and 192.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.10, 698.87 and 192.03 is: 287.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.10 : 698.87 = 192.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.10/698.87 = 192.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.10x = 698.87 × 192.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.10x = 134,204.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,204.01/466.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.93

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