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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.40, 701.21 and 193.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.40, 701.21 and 193.47 is: 290.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.40 : 701.21 = 193.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.40/701.21 = 193.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.40x = 701.21 × 193.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.40x = 135,663.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,663.81/467.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.25

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