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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.28, 700.44 and 193.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.28, 700.44 and 193.29 is: 289.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.28 : 700.44 = 193.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.28/700.44 = 193.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.28x = 700.44 × 193.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.28x = 135,388.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,388.05/467.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.74

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