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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.52, 699.52 and 192.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.52, 699.52 and 192.55 is: 288.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.52 : 699.52 = 192.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.52/699.52 = 192.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.52x = 699.52 × 192.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.52x = 134,691.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,691.07/466.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.72

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