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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.75, 700.13 and 189.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.75, 700.13 and 189.10 is: 283.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.75 : 700.13 = 189.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.75/700.13 = 189.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.75x = 700.13 × 189.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.75x = 132,394.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,394.58/466.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.65

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