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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.81, 701.70 and 190.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.81, 701.70 and 190.28 is: 285.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.81 : 701.70 = 190.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.81/701.70 = 190.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.81x = 701.70 × 190.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.81x = 133,520.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,520.52/467.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.42

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