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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.83, 699.66 and 192.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.83, 699.66 and 192.78 is: 288.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.83 : 699.66 = 192.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.83/699.66 = 192.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.83x = 699.66 × 192.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.83x = 134,880.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,880.45/466.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.93

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