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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.66, 699.96 and 192.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.66, 699.96 and 192.82 is: 289.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.66 : 699.96 = 192.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.66/699.96 = 192.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.66x = 699.96 × 192.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.66x = 134,966.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,966.29/466.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.22

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