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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.57, 701.35 and 193.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.57, 701.35 and 193.51 is: 290.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.57 : 701.35 = 193.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.57/701.35 = 193.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.57x = 701.35 × 193.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.57x = 135,714.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,714.69/467.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.26

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