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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.84, 700.14 and 193.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.84, 700.14 and 193.01 is: 289.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.84 : 700.14 = 193.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.84/700.14 = 193.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.84x = 700.14 × 193.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.84x = 135,133.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,133.21/466.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.46

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