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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.14, 697.31 and 191.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.14, 697.31 and 191.46 is: 287.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.14 : 697.31 = 191.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.14/697.31 = 191.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.14x = 697.31 × 191.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.14x = 133,509.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,509.35/465.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.03

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