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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.96, 700.02 and 192.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.96, 700.02 and 192.79 is: 289.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.96 : 700.02 = 192.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.96/700.02 = 192.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.96x = 700.02 × 192.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.96x = 134,956.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,956.86/466.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.01

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