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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.16, 700.38 and 193.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.16, 700.38 and 193.11 is: 289.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.16 : 700.38 = 193.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.16/700.38 = 193.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.16x = 700.38 × 193.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.16x = 135,250.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,250.38/467.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.52

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