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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.21, 700.31 and 193.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.21, 700.31 and 193.16 is: 289.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.21 : 700.31 = 193.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.21/700.31 = 193.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.21x = 700.31 × 193.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.21x = 135,267.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,267.41/467.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.52

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