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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.88, 700.29 and 189.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.88, 700.29 and 189.35 is: 284.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.88 : 700.29 = 189.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.88/700.29 = 189.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.88x = 700.29 × 189.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.88x = 132,596.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,596.41/466.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.01

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