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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.38, 701.04 and 189.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.38, 701.04 and 189.85 is: 284.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.38 : 701.04 = 189.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.38/701.04 = 189.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.38x = 701.04 × 189.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.38x = 133,088.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,088.94/467.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.76

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