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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.80, 699.72 and 192.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.80, 699.72 and 192.70 is: 288.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.80 : 699.72 = 192.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.80/699.72 = 192.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.80x = 699.72 × 192.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.80x = 134,836.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,836.04/466.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.85

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