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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.46, 700.52 and 193.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.46, 700.52 and 193.21 is: 289.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.46 : 700.52 = 193.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.46/700.52 = 193.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.46x = 700.52 × 193.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.46x = 135,344.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,344.75/467.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.53

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