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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.24, 698.90 and 192.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.24, 698.90 and 192.48 is: 288.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.24 : 698.90 = 192.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.24/698.90 = 192.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.24x = 698.90 × 192.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.24x = 134,524.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,524.27/466.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.53

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