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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.77, 700.13 and 192.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.77, 700.13 and 192.86 is: 289.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.77 : 700.13 = 192.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.77/700.13 = 192.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.77x = 700.13 × 192.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.77x = 135,022.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,022.61/466.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.27

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