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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.49, 699.89 and 192.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.49, 699.89 and 192.71 is: 289.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.49 : 699.89 = 192.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.49/699.89 = 192.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.49x = 699.89 × 192.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.49x = 134,874.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,874.84/466.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.13

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