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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.60, 699.85 and 192.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.60, 699.85 and 192.66 is: 288.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.60 : 699.85 = 192.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.60/699.85 = 192.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.60x = 699.85 × 192.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.60x = 134,832.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,832.62/466.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.97

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