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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.46, 701.19 and 193.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.46, 701.19 and 193.53 is: 290.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.46 : 701.19 = 193.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.46/701.19 = 193.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.46x = 701.19 × 193.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.46x = 135,701.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,701.30/467.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.30

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