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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.02, 697.56 and 191.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.02, 697.56 and 191.06 is: 286.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.02 : 697.56 = 191.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.02/697.56 = 191.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.02x = 697.56 × 191.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.02x = 133,275.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,275.81/465.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.60

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