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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.14, 698.88 and 192.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.14, 698.88 and 192.36 is: 288.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.14 : 698.88 = 192.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.14/698.88 = 192.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.14x = 698.88 × 192.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.14x = 134,436.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,436.56/466.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.40

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