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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.62, 701.02 and 193.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.62, 701.02 and 193.50 is: 290.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.62 : 701.02 = 193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.62/701.02 = 193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.62x = 701.02 × 193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.62x = 135,647.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,647.61/467.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.08

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