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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.40, 698.94 and 192.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.40, 698.94 and 192.32 is: 288.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.40 : 698.94 = 192.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.40/698.94 = 192.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.40x = 698.94 × 192.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.40x = 134,420.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,420.14/466.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.21

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