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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.88, 697 and 187.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.88, 697 and 187.12 is: 280.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.88 : 697 = 187.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.88/697 = 187.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.88x = 697 × 187.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.88x = 130,422.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,422.64/464.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.55

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