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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465, 697.61 and 191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465, 697.61 and 191.28 is: 286.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465 : 697.61 = 191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465/697.61 = 191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465x = 697.61 × 191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465x = 133,438.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,438.84/465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.97

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