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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.31, 699.54 and 192.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.31, 699.54 and 192.25 is: 288.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.31 : 699.54 = 192.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.31/699.54 = 192.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.31x = 699.54 × 192.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.31x = 134,486.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,486.37/466.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.41

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