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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.83, 700.20 and 192.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.83, 700.20 and 192.87 is: 289.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.83 : 700.20 = 192.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.83/700.20 = 192.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.83x = 700.20 × 192.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.83x = 135,047.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,047.57/466.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.29

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