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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.28, 700.92 and 193.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.28, 700.92 and 193.20 is: 289.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.28 : 700.92 = 193.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.28/700.92 = 193.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.28x = 700.92 × 193.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.28x = 135,417.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,417.74/467.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.80

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