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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.01, 697.65 and 191.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.01, 697.65 and 191.05 is: 286.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.01 : 697.65 = 191.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.01/697.65 = 191.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.01x = 697.65 × 191.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.01x = 133,286.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,286.03/465.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.63

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