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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465, 697.35 and 191.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465, 697.35 and 191.10 is: 286.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465 : 697.35 = 191.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465/697.35 = 191.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465x = 697.35 × 191.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465x = 133,263.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,263.59/465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.59

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