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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.40, 700.38 and 193.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.40, 700.38 and 193.44 is: 289.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.40 : 700.38 = 193.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.40/700.38 = 193.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.40x = 700.38 × 193.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.40x = 135,481.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,481.51/467.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.86

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