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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.78, 701.66 and 193.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.78, 701.66 and 193.86 is: 290.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.78 : 701.66 = 193.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.78/701.66 = 193.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.78x = 701.66 × 193.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.78x = 136,024.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,024.29/467.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.79

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