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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.72, 700.28 and 192.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.72, 700.28 and 192.88 is: 289.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.72 : 700.28 = 192.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.72/700.28 = 192.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.72x = 700.28 × 192.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.72x = 135,070.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,070.01/466.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.40

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