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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.22, 699.51 and 192.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.22, 699.51 and 192.50 is: 288.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.22 : 699.51 = 192.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.22/699.51 = 192.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.22x = 699.51 × 192.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.22x = 134,655.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,655.68/466.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.82

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