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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.46, 699.39 and 192.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.46, 699.39 and 192.21 is: 288.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.46 : 699.39 = 192.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.46/699.39 = 192.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.46x = 699.39 × 192.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.46x = 134,429.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,429.75/466.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.19

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