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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.49, 700.83 and 193.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.49, 700.83 and 193.38 is: 289.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.49 : 700.83 = 193.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.49/700.83 = 193.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.49x = 700.83 × 193.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.49x = 135,526.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,526.51/467.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.90

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