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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.98, 700.30 and 193.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.98, 700.30 and 193.02 is: 289.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.98 : 700.30 = 193.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.98/700.30 = 193.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.98x = 700.30 × 193.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.98x = 135,171.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,171.91/466.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.46

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