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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.27, 700.83 and 193.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.27, 700.83 and 193.31 is: 289.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.27 : 700.83 = 193.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.27/700.83 = 193.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.27x = 700.83 × 193.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.27x = 135,473.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,473.94/467.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.93

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