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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.68, 699.30 and 192.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.68, 699.30 and 192.54 is: 288.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.68 : 699.30 = 192.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.68/699.30 = 192.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.68x = 699.30 × 192.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.68x = 134,643.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,643.22/466.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.51

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