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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.87, 700.39 and 192.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.87, 700.39 and 192.81 is: 289.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.87 : 700.39 = 192.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.87/700.39 = 192.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.87x = 700.39 × 192.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.87x = 135,043.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,043.39/466.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.25

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