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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.39, 699.43 and 192.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.39, 699.43 and 192.36 is: 288.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.39 : 699.43 = 192.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.39/699.43 = 192.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.39x = 699.43 × 192.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.39x = 134,542.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,542.35/466.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.48

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