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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.68, 701.19 and 193.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.68, 701.19 and 193.70 is: 290.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.68 : 701.19 = 193.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.68/701.19 = 193.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.68x = 701.19 × 193.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.68x = 135,820.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,820.50/467.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.41

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