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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.92, 700.50 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.92, 700.50 and 192.96 is: 289.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.92 : 700.50 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.92/700.50 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.92x = 700.50 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.92x = 135,168.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,168.48/466.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.49

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