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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.14, 697.76 and 191.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.14, 697.76 and 191.21 is: 286.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.14 : 697.76 = 191.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.14/697.76 = 191.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.14x = 697.76 × 191.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.14x = 133,415.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,415.68/465.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.83

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