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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.72, 701.06 and 193.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.72, 701.06 and 193.74 is: 290.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.72 : 701.06 = 193.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.72/701.06 = 193.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.72x = 701.06 × 193.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.72x = 135,823.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,823.36/467.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.39

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