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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.30, 703.96 and 191.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.30, 703.96 and 191.66 is: 287.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.30 : 703.96 = 191.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.30/703.96 = 191.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.30x = 703.96 × 191.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.30x = 134,920.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,920.97/469.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.49

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