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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.08, 697.62 and 191.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.08, 697.62 and 191.11 is: 286.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.08 : 697.62 = 191.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.08/697.62 = 191.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.08x = 697.62 × 191.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.08x = 133,317.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,317.71/465.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.66

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