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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.66, 701.33 and 189.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.66, 701.33 and 189.94 is: 284.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.66 : 701.33 = 189.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.66/701.33 = 189.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.66x = 701.33 × 189.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.66x = 133,209.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,209.34/467.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.85

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