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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.39, 701.23 and 193.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.39, 701.23 and 193.50 is: 290.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.39 : 701.23 = 193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.39/701.23 = 193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.39x = 701.23 × 193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.39x = 135,688.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,688.01/467.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.31

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