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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.62, 699.46 and 192.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.62, 699.46 and 192.78 is: 288.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.62 : 699.46 = 192.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.62/699.46 = 192.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.62x = 699.46 × 192.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.62x = 134,841.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,841.90/466.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.98

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