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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.74, 700.16 and 189.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.74, 700.16 and 189.19 is: 283.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.74 : 700.16 = 189.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.74/700.16 = 189.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.74x = 700.16 × 189.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.74x = 132,463.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,463.27/466.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.81

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