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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.82, 701.68 and 193.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.82, 701.68 and 193.83 is: 290.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.82 : 701.68 = 193.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.82/701.68 = 193.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.82x = 701.68 × 193.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.82x = 136,006.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,006.63/467.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.72

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